"It's a moment where people open their ears as we did when we were kids and listened to the Rolling Stones and the Eagles."

The late R&B singer was the original frontman of The Impressions, a musical group that he co-founded with Curtis Mayfield.

The 83 year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, perhaps best known for mega hits like “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Sound of Silence” and “America,” made the announcement on Tuesday as he referenced his “Quiet Celebration Tour” in an Instagram post.

If you love rock ‘n’ roll, you might want to snag a ticket to see Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at the Stanley Theatre in Utica on Friday, April 18. The “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” whose music blends punk rock with classic rock anthems,