BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY REUNION TOUR

On Thursday, February 14, Rock the Bells Tour Series presents the 20 Year Anniversary Reunion of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

Boost Mobile in association with Guerilla Union have announced that Rock the Bells Festival — the world-class hip-hop festival series that occurs in major markets during the summer — will be hitting venues nationwide with the ROCK THE BELLS TOUR SERIES.  Legendary hip-hop group BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY — who were billed as the festival’s “Special Guests” — will continue celebrating their 20 year anniversary reunion as headliners of the Tour Series.

The ROCK THE BELLS TOUR SERIES, which kicked off in 2012, treats you to an exclusive performance from all five original members -- Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, Flesh-N-Bone, Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone.  Plus, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony will also pay tribute to the late Gangsta Rap pioneer Eazy-E.

Krayzie Bone states: “It's a wonderful thing that we were able to team up with Guerilla Union after the Rock the Bells experience was such a success.  Now that the official reunion dates have been confirmed, I really look forward to getting back out there and reaching our fans and giving them what they been wanting for a very long time, and that's a tour with all five members.  With the help of Guerrilla Union we can finally make that happen.  It's going to be historical, mark my words.” Guerilla Union founder Chang Weisberg adds: “Seeing all five members on stage at Rock the Bells, for the first time in years, was a moment long-awaited in hip-hop!  Those that made it to the festival in San Bernardino, Mountain View or New Jersey experienced history right before their eyes.  Unfortunately, not everyone had this opportunity, but with the Rock the Bells Tour Series, we’re able to bring the music to the fans that weren’t able to come to us.  Thanks especially to Bone Thugs’ booking agent Jamie Adler and longtime manager and CEO of A2Z Entertainment Steve Lobel, who were major players in realizing this reunion, people all over the nation will get a chance to witness a milestone in not just hip-hop, but music-history.”

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony formed in 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs to Ruthless Records in late 1993, when they debuted with the EP Creepin on ah Come Up.  The EP included the hit single "Thuggish Ruggish Bone".

In 1995, Bone Thugs released its second album,  E. 1999 Eternal, which included the hits "1st of tha Month" and "Tha Crossroads”.  A tribute to the recently deceased Eazy-E, "Tha Crossroads” won a Grammy award in 1997.  The Art of War, the group's third album, was also released in 1997.  

In 2000 BTNHResurrection reached platinum in one month.  Thug World Order (2002) received more moderate sales and promotion.  After the album the group went on hiatus and released their sixth studio album, Thug Stories, independently.  In 2007 they returned with the major label release Strength & Loyalty on Swizz Beatz's label Full Surface Records.  Uni-5: The World's Enemy, was released in 2010 on the band’s own record label, BTNH Worldwide, with distribution by Warner Bros.

A new album, The Art of War: World War III,  is scheduled for release May 21, 2013, through Seven Arts Entertainment.

The editors of About.com ranked Bone Thugs-n-Harmony #12 on their list of the, "25 Best Rap Groups of All Time.”  

Tickets are $28 in advance, $32 at the door and $100 for Meets & Greet (M&G at 6:30 pm).  Doors open at 8:00 pm and showtime is 9:30.