The acclaimed Detroit based Motown group Rare Earth will be joining The Beach Boys at the Jackson County Fair for an evening of music and fun in Jackson, Michigan! They are set to perform at the fair Monday, August 10th at 7:00p.m.
Rare Earth has been sharing their unique talent with the world since the 1960’s. In ‘61, the group of high school musicians began experimenting with their tastes and talents. Not long after, Rare Earth caught the attention of audiences’ world wide, including Motown Records. Motown not only signed the band in 1968, but they also named the new label of their corporation after Rare Earth. Rare Earth has been described as the “People’s Band,” appealing to music lovers of all ages. Some famous artists Rare Earth has played alongside include Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, Ike and Tina Turner, and Earth, Wind, and Fire, to name a few.
Rare Earth has had many chart topping hits. Their most popular single, “Get Ready,” has sold millions of records worldwide and remained on the charts for almost three years! In the span of ten years, Rare Earth has created nine albums, including nine charting hit singles, and five top twenty hits. The albums “Get Ready” and “Rare Earth in Concert” have gone multi platinum, while their albums “One World,” “Ecology,” Willie Remembers,” and “Ma,” have gone platinum! Rare Earth has performed over 3,000 concerts and continue performing today!
Don’t miss your opportunity to see the band that influenced Motown for decades, Rare Earth, live at the Jackson County Fair! Tickets are NOW ON SALE and can be purchased at the Jackson County Fair Box Office, etix.com, or can be charged by calling (800) 517-3849 or (517) 788-4405.