U.S. music giant Stevie Wonder announced at a news conference in a public park at Century City, Los Angeles, that he would be touring the US for the first time in over 10 years.
The 13-date tour, entitled "A Wonder Summer's Night," will kick off in San Diego on August 23 and run across eight states, with the final concert in Boston on September 20; although the singer revealed that further dates could be added.
"I thought what would be really wonderful would be to go out and perform throughout this country as we have a need for healing," Wonder said.
"I’ve been blessed with being able to sing and to write, to play - what better way can I think of than to go out and share my love with you through song?"
The singer has sold over 100 million albums since he was signed by Motown Records at the age of 11, won twenty two Grammy Awards and an Academy award, his numerous hits include 'I Just Called To Say I Love You' and 'Superstition.'
Tickets for the tour will go on sale on 11 August, Californian venues include; San Diego, Lake Tahoe, Concord, Santa Barbara, Saratoga, and Los Angeles. The tour also visits Portland (Oregon), Woodinville (Washington), Chicago (Illinois), Detroit (Michigan), Atlanta (Georgia), Baltimore (Maryland), and Boston (Massachusetts).
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