ROCK LEGENDS CRUISE TO SET SAIL LATER THIS YEAR WITH ALL-STAR BAND LINE-UP
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION TAPS
ZZ TOP, GEORGE THOROGOOD, THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND AND OTHERS TO ROCK THE WAVES ABOARD LIBERTY OF THE SEAS
The first-ever Rock Legends Cruise in support of the work of the Native American Heritage
Association is slated to depart Fort Lauderdale on December 1 of this year aboard The Royal
Caribbean Line’s Liberty of the Seas. Headlining the five day cruise is "That little ol' band from
Texas," Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top and George Thorogood and The Destroyers who bring
their “Bad To The Bone” approach to the high seas.
The unprecedented cruise will benefit NAHA’s mission to provide emergency assistance and selfhelp
programs to the Sioux Native Americans living on reservations in South Dakota. Along with ZZ
Top and Thorogood, the Rock Legends Cruise includes multiple performances from John Kay and
Steppenwolf, The Marshall Tucker Band, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, Foghat, Johnny Winter,
Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Blackfoot, Pat Travers, and SwampDaWamp.
It is expected that upwards of 3,200 music fans will be aboard the ship, one of the most biggest,
fastest and luxurious passenger vessels in service today, served by a crew of 1,300 on 18 decks.
With a gross tonnage of 160,000, it can truly be said that the rock-themed benefit voyage will be a
"heavy" experience for both bands and fans. The ship, almost as long as four football fields, cruises
at 21.6 knots, is scheduled for port stops in the Bahamas that include Coco Cay and Nassau. The
main attraction of the cruise is, of course, multiple performances by the Rock Legends bands aboard
in four different on-board venues, The Deck, The Platinum Theater, Studio B and The Sphinx. The
ship also features on-board surfing thanks to its FlowRider wave generator, an ice skating rink, a
boxing ring, a full-sized volleyball/basketball court, cantilevered whirlpools and range of gourmet
restaurants.
NAHA President David G. Myers commented, “We are very excited to be offering music fans and
friends a unique opportunity to experience five days of brilliant musical performances from these true
Rock Legends in a setting that is without equal. Our hope is that this innovative approach to
fundraising will increase our ability to serve Native American communities in need tenfold.”
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About the artists:
ZZ Top – Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard came together as ZZ Top in Houston, TX 41
years ago and have the distinction of being the longest running unchanged personnel line-up of any
major band in history. Their numerous hits include “LaGrange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man,”
“Legs,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’” and others. The band has been named Official Heroes of the State
of Texas and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 by Keith Richards of the
Rolling Stones.
George Thorogood and The Destroyers – George Thorogood has released twenty-six albums over
the course of a career that began thirty-five years ago in his native Delaware. Among the hits
associated with Thorogood are “Bad to the Bone,“ “Move It On Over,” “House Rent Boogie,” “Who
Do You Love,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.” Band members include Jim Suhler, Buddy
Leach, Jeff Simon and Billy Blough. The last named members have been with The Destroyers since
the mid-1970s.
John Kay and Steppenwolf – The origins of the band date back to 1968 when East German-born
John Kay (nee Joachim Fritz Krauledat) formed the original Steppenwolf in Los Angeles. Their initial
hits included the biker anthem “Born To Be Wild,” (featured in the film Easy Rider) as well as “Magic
Carpet Ride, “Rock Me” and “Monster.” The band’s current line-up includes Michael Wilk, Ron Hurst,
Danny Johnson and, of course, “the alpha wolf” John Kay.
The Marshall Tucker Band – The band, since its formation in Spartanburg, SC in 1971 has been one
of the standard-bearers of ‘Southern Rock.” Their eclectic approach which fused jazz and country
with rock has earned them legions of fans as did their touring with the Allman Brothers Band. Their
albums have sold in the millions and their big hits “Can’t You See” and “Heard It In A Love Song” are
staples of the classic rock radio format. The current MTB line-up is Doug Gray, Pat Elwood, B.B.
Borden, Marcus James Henderson, Stuart Swanlund and Rick Willis.
Dickey Betts & Great Southern - A founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Dickey Betts is
the writer and voice of the group’s breakthrough hit “Ramblin Man.” He also wrote the band’s
Grammy-winning “Jessica” and, among other compositions, “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and
“Blue Sky.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and is listed by Rolling
Stone magazine as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Foghat - Founded in the UK as a spin-off from Savoy Brown in the 1970s, Foghat’s bluesrock/
boogie approach earned the band five gold albums. Their hits include “I Just Wanna Make Love
To You” and “Fool For The City” and their current Anglo-American line-up, including founding
member Roger Earl, has been in place for the past six years.
Johnny Winter – Beaumont, TX was where Winter began a musical career that is totally rooted in the
blues. Widely known along his native Gulf Coast, his big break came in 1968 when Mike Bloomfield
invited him to join with him at the Fillmore East for a “Super Session” concert that included Al
Kooper. He was soon signed directly to Columbia Records and given what was then the largest
advance in the history of the recording industry. He was a featured performer at the Woodstock
Festival in 1969 and was inducted into the Blues Foundation’s Hall of Fame in 1988
Molly Hatchet – The band was founded in Jacksonville, FL in 1975 and would, after signing with Epic
Records, chalked up a string of three consecutive Platinum-certified album: their self-titled
debut, Flirtin’ with Disaster, the follow up that went Double Platinum, and Beatin’ The Odds. Today,
Molly Hatchet is Bobby Ingram, Phil McCormack, John Galvin, Dave Hlubek, Tim Lindsey and Shaw
Beamer.
The Outlaws – Formed in Tampa, FL in the earlier 1970’s, The Outlaws broke through nationally
with “Green Grass and High Tides” and earned a reputation as one of the greatest touring live bands
of all time fuels by guitar-driven country-rock and stellar three-part harmonies. Today’s Outlaws are
original singer/guitarist Hendry Paul and original drummer Monte Yoho with Chris Anderson, Billy
Crain, Randy Threet and Jon Coleman.
Blackfoot – Jacksonville was also the site of Blackfoot’s founding. The band transcended the
Southern Rock genre with its hard-edged approach. The group’s name is a reflection of the Native
American heritage of three of its founding members including Greg T. Walker who is of Creek
ancestry and remains with the band today. Other current members include Mike Estes, Charlie
Hargrett and Kurt Pietro.
Pat Travers – As a child, the Toronto-born guitar great saw Jimi Hendrix live in Ottawa in 1968, an
event that changed the course of his life. He was a proficient guitarist by the age of 14 and moved
to London to pursue his rock ‘n’ roll dreams in the 1970s and has released more than 30 albums
during the course of his career. His music is metal-infused so it’s no surprise that Metallica’s Kirk
Hamment called Travers one of his favorite guitarists.
SwampDaWamp – Though their history does not extend as far back as the other Rock Legends
Cruise bands, this six-piece group from Charlotte, NC band reflects the blues/rock/country heritage
that all of the bands have in common. Their blue-collar ethos and fun-loving sound make the party
band, nonpareil. Their self-assigned mission is to “ROCK THIS COUNTRY!”
About the Native American Heritage Association:
Since 1993, Native American Heritage Association worked with Lakota (Sioux) Reservations
strengthening the Native American communities and families one member at a time. The challenges
are difficult as unemployment rates on the Reservations are at 80%, 70% have no transportation, the
average life expectancy is 58 years of age, infant mortality is 10 times the national average and 31%
of Native American children under the age of 4 are obese because of lack of proper nutrition. NAHA,
a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, in partnership with Feeding America and Gifts In Kind
International, has provided food, clothing, heating assistance, personal care items and home care
items to the many Native Americans in need. NAHA has a 17-year history of executing its mission in
a fiscally responsible way, outperforming most other charities. Thanks to its financially sound
business practices, NAHA has earned 6 consecutive 4 star rating
with www.charitynavigator.org 92.4% of all NAHA revenue goes toward its program services. More
at www.naha-inc.org