Legendary Jeff Lynne’s ELO Snubs Florida On Farewell Tour In 2024

Many bands offer their fans a chance to get to see them on their final tours. This means planning appearances all over. Sadly, one band is leaving Florida off their farewell tour, and that is Jeff Lynne's ELO.

That is Jeff Lynne's ELO 'Over and Out' Tour, which marks the end of a run that began in 1972. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, led by Jeff Lynne, are making 27 tour stops across the United States, plus a couple of Canadian shows.

The tour kicks off on August 24 in Palm Desert, California, and crisscrosses its way around North America until it returns to California to finish in Los Angeles on October 25. However, the Tampa Bay area did not land on the tour. In fact, no Florida venues landed on the tour schedule. The closest tour date to Florida will be October 12 in Atlanta, Georgia.

We don't know why Florida, the third-largest by population in the country, was left out. Will they add some more dates to their farewell tour? We'll keep an eye on Jeff Lynne's ELO tour news and announce anything we learn.

Electric Light Orchestra, now known as Jeff Lynne's ELO recorded great classic songs such as "Roll over Beethoven," "Evil Woman," "Livin' Thing," "Do Ya," "Telephone Line," "Turn to Stone," "Sweet Talkin' Woman," "Don't Bring Me Down," and "Hold On Tight."

If that wasn't enough, they were featured on the soundtrack soundtrack of 1980's Xanadu with Olivia Newton-John. That soundtrack included "I'm Alive," "Xanadu," and "All Over The World."

August 24 - Palm Desert, CA
August 27 - Seattle, WA
August 28 - Vancouver, BC
August 30 - Portland, OR
September 1 - San Francisco, CA
September 6 - St. Louis, MO
September 7 - Indianapolis, IN
September 9 - Toronto, ON
September 10 - Pittsburgh, PA
September 13 - Cincinnati, OH
September 14 - Cleveland, OH
September 16 - New York, NY
September 20 - Philadelphia, PA
September 23 - Boston, MA
September 25 - Washington, DC
September 27 - Chicago, IL
September 30 - St, Paul, MN
October 2 - Denver, CO
October 9 - Detroit, MI
October 11 - Nashville, TN
October 12 - Atlanta, GA
October 15 - Austin, TX
October 16 - Houston, TX
October 18 - Dallas, TX
October 21 - Phoenix, AZ
October 23 - Sacramento, CA
October 25 - Los Angeles, CA

The 2025 80s Cruise is set and the lineup of bands has been announced. Are your favorites on their lineup for next year?

In 2024, the 80s cruise left Port Canaveral on the "Mariner of the Seas". It made stops in Aruba and Curacao. The week-long cruise featured bands like Tommy Tutone, .38 Special, Air Supply, Debbie Gibson, Sheena Easton, Wang Chung and the lead singers of Warrant and Ratt, just to name a few. We're excited to announce the 2025 80s cruise lineup!

The 80s Cruise is one of several themed cruises aboard Royal Caribbean ships. There's also the Rock Legends Cruise, Star Trek: The Cruise, Super Legends, High Seas Rally, The 90s Cruise, Comic-Con: The Cruise, and The Old School Cruise.

Now that the 2024 cruise has passed, the next one is ready to book. Calling itself "The Ultimate 80s Party," the cruise travels out of Miami, visits Nassau, San Juan and Labadee. Sailing aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas, the party begins March 2, 2025.

The Explorer of the Seas can carry up to 4,290 guests on 14 guest decks. While aboard, travelers can enjoy the Flowrider Surf Simulator, an ice skating rink, rock-climbing wall, nine-hole miniature golf course and the 'Peek-a-Boo Bridge.'

There are four 'complimentary' dining restaurants along with six specialty restaurants, plus plenty of bars and lounges. For some relaxation, there are three pools, theater, casino and spa and fitness center.

This cruise is all about the 80s. Get ready to hear your favorite bands from the best decade of music and original MTV personalities. Many guests arrive with their best 80s garb.

The party continues all through the cruise. There are more than 50 concerts, ship-wide pub crawls, 80s karaoke, 80s movies and even "Let's Get Physical" aerobics!

Are you ready to find out which artists will be aboard the 2025 80s Cruise?

Squeeze is led by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford who founded the band in 1974. They had hits with "Cool for Cats," "Tempted," and "Hourglass."

Adam Ant's "Goody Two Shoes," "Strip," and "Room at the Top" made him an iconically 'original' and recognizable character of the 1980s.

Often labeled as 'yacht rock,' Christopher Cross had hits with "Ride Like the Wind" and most appropriately, "Sailing." He also lent his voice to the theme from the movie "Arthur"

Her first album, "The Glamorous Life," and it's title single, would gain Grammy nominations. Percussionist Sheila E. had a sound that became a big part of Prince's band, particularly on "Purple Rain."

It's because of Men At Work that Americans know what Vegemite is. The band had hits with "Who Can It Be Now?" "Down Under," "Be Good Johnny," "Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive" and "Overkill."

Thought he tours solo now, he still performs Erasure's hits, such as "Chains of Love" and "A Little Respect."

Feel the noize with Quiet Riot as they play on The 80s Cruise. Their signature hits are "Cum On Feel The Noize," "Bang Your Head" and "Mama Weer All Crazee Now."

It's likely the only song on Q105 to feature a sample from an actor from "Star Trek." Information Society's "What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)" is still a huge hit, and will forever live on dance parties playlists.

According to Kurtis Blow's website, he was the first rapper to sign to a major label, the first to earn a gold record for rap, the first to tour the U.S. AND Europe, first to make a rap video, first rapper to be featured in a soap opera (It was "One Life to Live") and the first rap millionaire.

Honeymoon Suite is best-known for their song "What Does It Take." Their reformed lineup joins The 80s Cruise for the first time.

Welsh band The Alarm formed in 1981, there have been member changes, but are led by founder Mike Peters. They've sold millions of albums worldwide. Their highest charting song on this side of the Atlantic was "Sold Me Down the River" from 1989.

"House of Pain" reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989 for this L.A. band. Here are glam rockers Faster Pussycat, an American band whose longevity has been proven by new releases as recently as 2021.

Lead singer Carol Decker is the face of T'Pau, a band named for a Vulcan high priestess from Star Trek. Of course, their hit 'Heart and Soul' is one of the iconic songs of the 1980s.

Reformed from members of The Jam, From the Jam have sold out their appearances in the UK. Now, they've toured the world, and are set to cruise the Caribbean with you.

A British reggae band, they enjoyed at Billboard Top 10 single with "Pass The Dutchie."