Michael T. Irving

charlotte, nc

Events:

Wu-Tang Clan

Where: Amos' Southend

Date: 2008-01-20 20:00:00

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Emerging in 1993 from the Staten Island, NY, the Wu-Tang Clan proved to be the most revolutionary rap group in the mid '90s. Collectively, Ghostface, GZA/Genius, INspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Method Man, the late Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Cappadonna, Mathematics, RZA and U-God have either recorded, produced, or have been involved in some of the most successful tracks in rap. Despite personal difficulties, the surviving members of the group reformed in tribute to the late ODB, releasing a best-of collection, 'Legend of the Wu-Tang,' in early 2006. The group is out to support their latest studio album, '8 Diagrams.'

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Where: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Charlotte

Date: 2008-07-11 19:30:00

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Since the late '70s, Tom Petty has combined blues, rock and folk sounds to create hits like 'Breakdown,' 'Don't Come Around Here No More' and 'Free Fallin'.' Steve Winwood is considered to have achieved one of the most esteemed careers of the rock era, one that spans more than 40 years. The Grammy winner, who has featured both as a solo artist and as a member of such celebrated bands as the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith, has registered chart-topping, platinum-selling albums and singles and has jammed and recorded with everyone from George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix to Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker.