WORLD’S MOST ICONIC ROCK BAND, THE ROLLING STONES, SELECTS THUNDER RIDGE NATURE ARENA AS DESTINATION FOR FINAL NORTH AMERICAN PERFORMANCE
23 Mayo 2024 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge announced today that on July 21
the Ozarks will rock as the ancient hills, valleys and lakes never
have when the world’s greatest rock-and-roll band, The Rolling
Stones, light up Thunder Ridge Nature Arena for the last
performance on their final North American tour.
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The concert promises to be one of the most memorable and highly
anticipated concert events ever. It is a pairing of the World’s
Greatest Rock-and-Roll Band and the most breathtaking and
awe-inspiring outdoor amphitheater in all of North America.
The Thunder Ridge concert stop is part of the “Hackney Diamonds
Tour ’24” for The Rolling Stones, which includes 20 performances in
16 cities. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 31, and will be
available at ThunderRidgeNatureArena.com.
“We’re honored to host The Rolling Stones at Thunder Ridge
Nature Arena and to showcase the amazing beauty of the Ozarks to
music fans of all generations,” said Johnny Morris, visionary
conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops. “The Stones are the
most iconic rock-and-roll band ever, and we know they will put on a
remarkable show that no one will ever forget! Their appearance will
become a part of the history of this beautiful mountain in the
Ozarks.”
Thunder Ridge is a world-class destination admired by legends
of rock.
Representatives from The Rolling Stones scouted Thunder Ridge by
attending the sold-out Garth Brooks concert in September 2022.
After attending the show, the advance team reported back that
Thunder Ridge was one of the most extraordinary and beautiful event
venues they had ever seen.
A legendary night of entertainment began on a fishing trip
with two of the leading conservationists of our time.
A partnership between The Rolling Stones, the Ozarks and Johnny
Morris is something few would have expected; but, in fact, this is
a relationship decades in the making. More than 20 years ago, the
Stones renowned keyboard and piano player, Chuck Leavell, joined
Johnny Morris to celebrate the opening of a Bass Pro Shops near
Chuck’s home in Macon, Georgia. Out of this shared experience,
Johnny and Chuck developed a special friendship founded on
conservation, a love of the outdoors and a few remarkable shared
fishing adventures. And now their adventure continues with a
concert unlike anything that has ever been seen in the Ozarks.
A noted conservationist, Chuck Leavell is one of only three
recipients of an Honorary Forest Ranger award from the U.S. Forest
Service and is also a past recipient of the National Outstanding
Tree Farmer award. Johnny Morris, is also a legend in conservation
and is a recipient of the prestigious Audubon Medal, considered by
many to be the highest award in conservation. In the 114-year
history of Audubon there have been only 57 recipients for this
prestigious award.
Awe-inspiring, nature-based entertainment venue.
The Rolling Stones concert at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
underscores Johnny’s commitment to create one of the finest outdoor
entertainment venues in North America and shares the beauty of his
beloved Ozarks with others for generations to come. It’s more than
just a place for spectacular concerts, rodeos and conventions. The
property has been placed in a not-for-profit foundation, and all
proceeds from events at the arena will go to further enhance the
facilities and support conservation.
Located on about 1,200 acres near Ridgedale, Thunder Ridge is
adjacent to the Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge on land originally
purchased by Johnny Morris about 30 years ago. For the past decade,
it has accommodated large gatherings, including concerts by Garth
Brooks, Hank Williams Jr., Chris Janson, Dierks Bentley, Tracy
Lawrence and other major acts.
It also has hosted air shows, hot air balloon shows, the U.S.
Open Bowfishing Championship, the U.S. Open National Bass
Tournament, the National 4-H Youth Council, rodeos, conventions,
symposiums and special events and is set to host nature-based
activities for all ages and interests for years to come.
Thunder Ridge is the latest jewel in Big Cedar Lodge’s proud
tradition of hosting world-class hospitality and entertainment
experiences that span a variety of recreational markets.
The vision for the future is to continue to host a wide variety
of world-class outdoor events. The Rolling Stones performance is
only the latest in a summer full of marquee concerts already
announced for Thunder Ridge. This lineup includes:
- May 25 – Morgan Wallen
- June 13 – Chris Stapleton
- June 15 – Fuerza Regida
- July 21 – The Rolling Stones
- July 27 – Luke Bryan
- Aug. 31 – Slightly Stoopid & Dirty Heads w / HIRIE
- Sept. 8 – Imagine Dragons
- Sept. 21 – Pitbull
More than six decades of rock-and-roll royalty.
Over the last 60 years, The Rolling Stones have defined the
rock-and-roll movement, led by vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist
Keith Richards. The group has estimated album sales of 250 million,
making them one of the best-selling musical artists of all
time.
The Stones have released 30 studio albums, 23 live albums and 12
official compilation albums; and CNN has called them “far and away
the most successful act in rock today.” The Grammy Award-winning
band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 and
the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and have been ranked by
music-industry watchdogs Billboard magazine and Rolling Stone
magazine as one of the greatest bands of all time.
This tour is in support of their widely heralded Hackney
Diamonds album release from 2022, which received rave reviews from
fans and music critics everywhere.
About Thunder Ridge Nature Arena
Thunder Ridge Nature Arena is a breathtaking outdoor
amphitheater nestled in the heart of the Ozarks in Ridgedale,
Missouri, just a few miles south of Branson. Situated on over 1,200
acres of land dedicated to conservation, the venue offers stunning
views of Table Rock Lake and the Boston Mountains of Arkansas.
Thunder Ridge Nature Arena is part of the Johnny Morris
Conservation Foundation, dedicated to preserving and celebrating
the natural beauty of the Ozarks. All venue proceeds go directly to
conservation efforts to protect the land, wildlife and natural
habitats of the Ozark region.
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