Janet Jackson Unveils North American “Rock Withchu” Tour

Born in 1966 into the now infamous Jackson family of musicians and entertainers, Janet Jackson began her career as early as age seven. After appearing on numerous records and television series and recording two albums throughout her youth, at age twenty, Janet Jackson finally broke out into the mainstream pop charts as an adult female solo artist, with her album Control.

Control, which debuted in 1986, touched upon various themes, including female sexual identity and independence. Some songs on the album were hard-hitting, while others, such as Let’s wait a While, touched on important social issues and helped Jackson build a reputation as a role model for children and young adults. Control also featured five chart-topping hits, including What Have you Done for me Lately, Nasty, When I think of You, Control and Let’s Wait a While and ended up selling over eight million global units.

Jackson’s 1989 follow-up to Control, titled Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, featured a more socially and politically conscious sound. As expected, the album did well commercially, going on to become the first album in history to score number one hits in three consecutive years, with singles released in 1989, 1990 and 1991. Janet’s accompanying Rhythm Nation 1814 tour became the most successful debut tour ever.

While Control and RN 1814 were the most influential albums of Janet’s early career, her work did not stop there. To date, Janet Jackson has put out ten albums, including Janet., The Velvet Rope, All for You and her latest 2008 release, Discipline. To celebrate her latest work, Jackson has announced a massive accompanying North American tour. The Rock Withchu Tour will begin on September 10 in Vancouver and visit various Canadian and American cities, before coming to an end on September 6 in Seattle.

Janet Jackson North American Tour Dates:
September 10, 2008 – Vancouver, BC – GM Place
September 13, 2008 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
September 17, 2008 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
September 19, 2008 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay Events Center
September 20, 2008 – San Diego, CA – Sports Arena
September 25, 2008 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
September 27, 2008 – Detroit, MI – Palace of Auburn Hills
September 28, 2008 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
September 29, 2008 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
October 1, 2008 – Boston, MA – TD Banknorth Garden
October 2, 2008 – Philadelphia, PA – Wachovia Center
October 4, 2008 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
October 5, 2008 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
October 7, 2008 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – BankAtlantic Center
October 15, 2008 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
October 17, 2008 – East Rutherford, NJ – Izod Center
October 21, 2008 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
October 22, 2008 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
August 27, 2008 – Sault St. Marie, ON – Steelback Centre
August 30, 2008 – Regina, SK – Brandt Centre
August 31, 2008 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place
September 2, 2008 – Calgary, AB – Pengrowth Saddledome
September 4, 2008 – Vancouver, BC – GM Place
September 5, 2008 – Victoria, BC – Save on Foods Memorial Centre
September 6, 2008 – Seattle, WA – Marymoor Amphitheater

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