Rhythm and True Blue

Through the years, Georgia Southern has hosted some of the world’s greatest bands and musicians. The campus has welcomed renowned artists such as:

Allman Brothers Band
The Apollos
Atlanta Rhythm Section (Pictured)
James Brown
Roy Buchanan
Jimmy Buffett
John Davidson (Pictured)
Dixie Dregs (Pictured)
Fleetwood Mac
J. Geils Band
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
The Hollies
B.B. King
Marshall Tucker Band (Pictured)
Otis Redding (Pictured)
REM
Kenny Rogers and the First Edition
Rolling Stones (Pictured)
Simon and Garfunkel (Pictured)
Lynryd Skynyrd
Swinging Medallions
3 Doors Down
Stevie Wonder
The Band Perry (Pictured)
The Fray (Pictured)
Tim McGraw (Pictured)
ZZ Top
And many more!

Concerts have historically been open to the students of Georgia Southern University, as well as Statesboro residents and folks from surrounding communities. In some cases, the musicians and musical acts showcased were still “up and coming,” including the likes of Otis Redding. Statesboro even saw some “firsts” and “lasts” over the decades, with the Rolling Stones first collegiate appearance in the United States, and the original Lynyrd Skynryd band’s final collegiate performance.