Guitarist

Geoff Tate: Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man's rock band. Adrian Vandenberg: Exploding out of The Netherlands and onto the global scene with 1982’s self-titled Vandenberg, the Dutch phenomenon notched an international hit in the form of “Burning Heart,” paving the way for seminal releases such as Heading For A Storm [1983] and Alibi [1985]. The band canvased the United States, Europe, and Japan alongside Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Rush, Scorpions, Michael Schenker, and many others. Sought out to join Whitesnake, Adrian famously ripped the legendary lead on the 1987 recording of the #1 smash “Here I Go Again,” which adorned the 8x-platinum Whitesnake and ended up touring the world’s largest arenas for a year-and-a-half when the 1987 album went through the roof in terms of sales. He co-wrote the entirety of 1989’s platinum Slip of the Tongue and spent the ensuing tour sharing axe duties with none other than Steve Vai. In addition to playing guitar on and cowriting Restless Heart from David Coverdale & Whitesnake, he performed hundreds of shows as part of the band for some twelve years.

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Geoff Tate & Adrian Vandenberg

Florida Theatre

Geoff Tate, the Grammy-nominated artist and creative force behind progressive metal band Queensryche, boasts multi-platinum success with over 20 million albums sold worldwide. Celebrated for his remarkable vocals, Tate's influence extends to modern artists. Queensryche, led by Tate, is renowned for their socially conscious music blending intricate lyrics and high-energy melodies. Notably, their first three albums achieved gold status, including the acclaimed "Operation: Mindcrime" (1988), compared to iconic works like The Who's "Tommy" and Pink Floyd's "The Wall."

Adrian Vandenberg

Guitarist

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Feb 28, 2024

Geoff Tate & Adrian Vandenberg · Florida Theatre

Feb 27, 2024

Geoff Tate · King Center for the Performing Arts

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