Austin's Own Rock Fest
Featuring Scorpions, Tesla, UFO, and The Keith Emerson Band

Friday, November 12

UFO To Land In November with Scorpions, Tesla, & The Keith Emerson Band

The Erwin Center hosts an international invasion of hard rock giants, as Austin’s Own Rock Fest arrives featuring Scorpions, Tesla, UFO, and The Keith Emerson Band. The four icons of rock‘n’roll from Germany, America, and the UK will take the stage in Austin on November 12.

Platinum-selling heavy rock band Scorpions, who brought the world the hits “No One Like You”, “Send Me an Angel”, and “Winds of Change”, was born over thirty-five years ago in Hanover, Germany with the partnership of musicians Klaus Meine and Rudolph Schenker. Over the next four decades, Scorpions developed a reputation for rousing, ground-breaking live performances, blending legendary energy with original musical arrangements and versatile crossover efforts. Members of Rolling Stone’s prestigious World’s 30 Greatest Rock Groups, Scorpions continue to build their legacy as both heavy rockers and balladeers, with their patented sound and unmistakable showmanship.

Californian hard rock quintet Tesla exploded in the late 80’s with their second album The Great Radio Controversy, hitting biggest with a ballad. “Love Song” helped Tesla quickly become a double platinum-selling phenomenon. Unlike their hair-band contemporaries, Tesla has kept its blue-collar image, which propelled it successfully through the grunge invasion of the early 90’s. After various individual efforts, Tesla stormed back from breakup in 2000 and has delivered two new albums recently, including a two-disc live set entitled “Replugged Live”.

Keith Emerson is widely considered the greatest keyboardist in rock history. The English organist and piano prodigy led the progressive rock movement of the late1960’s with his band “The Nice” and later with legendary trio “Emerson, Lake, & Palmer”. In addition to leading ELP to produce six platinum albums in seven years, in 2000, Emerson was honored at the Smithsonian Institute for his groundbreaking work in electronic music.

UFO began in London in 1969, but recently it added youth in new drummer Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin great John Bonham. Along with new guitarist Vinnie Moore, Bonham brings a fresh face and beat to UFO’s long-celebrated guitar-oriented rock led by Phil Mogg, Pete Way, and Paul Raymond. UFO joins the world tour with a new album as well, entitled “You Are Here”.

Tickets for Austin’s Own Rock Fest featuring Scorpions, Tesla, UFO, and The Keith Emerson Band at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center, Friday, November 12 at 6PM are $25, $35, and $45 and GO ON SALE Saturday, October 2 at 10AM at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and university lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. uterwincenter.com