Progressive Rock Legends: The Alan Parsons Live Project at The Smith Center on August 17, 2024
By popular demand, progressive rock legend Alan Parsons brings his acclaimed Alan Parsons Live Project back to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
The concert takes place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 7:30 PM.
Hear the Hits on the “Reset and Power Back On Tour”
Parsons will perform his best-known hits during the concert, which is part of the band’s “Reset and Power Back On Tour.” Tickets go on sale Friday, May 29th, at 10:00 AM at TheSmithCenter.com .
A Rock and Roll Journey with a Grammy Award Winner
A Grammy Award winner and true rock icon, Parsons’ career began on the engineering team at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios. In 1975, he formed The Alan Parsons Project, a progressive rock band that achieved both commercial and critical success.
The band is known for platinum-selling albums like I, Robot (1977) and Eye in the Sky (1982), both of which spawned Billboard Top 40 hits such as “Eye in the Sky,” “Time,” and “Don’t Answer Me.”
Live Performances with Stellar Musicians
Since 1999, Parsons has toured extensively with his Alan Parsons Live Project, featuring a talented group of musicians including vocalist P.J. Olsson, lead guitarist Jeff Kollman, and drummer Danny Thompson.
New Studio Albums Keep the Music Fresh
Parsons hasn’t stopped creating new music. He has released two recent studio albums: The Secret (1999) and From the New World (2022). These albums feature guest appearances from renowned musicians like guitarists Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Joe Bonamassa, and singers Lou Gramm (Foreigner) and Jason Mraz.
A Career Steeped in Innovation
A 13-time Grammy nominee, Parsons finally won the award in 2019 for Best Immersive Audio Album. The honor recognized the 35th Anniversary Edition of the classic Alan Parsons Project album Eye in the Sky.
Parsons’ career began as an assistant engineer at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. He worked on iconic projects like The Beatles’ Abbey Road and Let It Be. He became a highly sought-after name in the recording industry after his work on Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon.
A Master of Blending Art and Technology
Parsons has remained a leading figure in the world of music technology. He seamlessly blends technology with artistic expression as a recording engineer, producer, and performer. His acclaimed book and DVD set, The Art & Science of Sound Recording, reflects his years of expertise and offers a unique perspective on the world of sound.
Get Tickets and Information
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit TheSmithCenter.com or call 702-749-2000. The Box Office phone hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Smith Center Box Office is also open two hours prior to each performance.
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