The classic rock band Orleans will stop performing live after 54 years together. The group announced that 2026 will be its final year on the road. Fans will have one last chance to see the band play in person before they retire from touring.
Orleans helped shape pop and rock music in the 1970s and beyond. The band formed in 1972 and became known for hit songs like “Dance With Me” and “Still the One.” Those songs were played on the radio for years and are still popular today.
Lance Hoppen, who played bass and sang for Orleans, shared the news with fans on social media. He said 2026 will be the last year the band plays concerts because touring has become harder. Hoppen cited travel difficulties, weather challenges and rising costs as reasons for the decision…