LOS ANGELES (Honda Civic Tour/ www.hondacivictour.com) - To kick off the 6th year of the hugely successful Honda Civic Tour, American Honda Motor Co. announced GRAMMY-winning artists, The
Black Eyed Peas as the 2006 headliner during an event and surprise performance at the company's American headquarters in Torrance, Calif.
Over the last five years, the Honda Civic Tour has become one of the music industry's hottest tours by putting fans in touch with their favorite break-out artists at moderate ticket prices. This year's headliner, The Black Eyed Peas, have captivated critics and audiences alike with their album Monkey Business and a string of successful singles. These talented and eclectic hit-makers plan to electrify the stage and bring together a diverse audience, making the 2006 Honda Civic Tour an unforgettable concert experience. The Black Eyed Peas will be kicking off their tour on March 23rd, 2006 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.
"We are so thrilled to be headlining the Honda Civic Tour for 2006," said Fergie, of The Black Eyed Peas. "Honda has been a great supporter and trendsetter in producing environmentally friendly cars, so we are excited about pairing up to bring our live show and sounds out to so many new and long-time fans across the country." will.i.am echoes the excitement, "It's big. It's all coming back to little dreams that you had when you were younger. I remember we would always have to take the bus, because we didn't have cars and I remember saying I can't wait to get a Civic. We were never able to get the Honda's at that time, but here we are headlining The Honda Civic Tour. So for us, it shows that if you really try hard and don't give up, the dreams that you have can even surpass the little dream that you once had. Here we are, we went from wanting a Civic to doing something with Honda Civic, launching a new hybrid. I mean that's dope."
As part of the partnership, The Black Eyed Peas created and designed special custom features for a Honda Civic Hybrid which will be displayed on tour with the band and showcased at each venue. Throughout the tour, fans will have the opportunity to win this customized and autographed, one-of-a-kind car. The vehicle was unveiled during the announcement and special performance that took place for selected Honda associates.
The completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, which can get up to an amazing 50 miles per gallon (EPA estimated combined fuel economy, 49 hwy/51city. Use for comparison. Actual mileage may vary.), was customized with some really cool additions that were created and designed by the band. The Black Eyed Peas Civic includes: custom metallic paint designs, Black Eyed Peas graphics and the bands autographs; custom embroidered leather interior; an Alpine Electronics state-of-the-art mobile multimedia system; XM Satellite Radio; Konig racing-inspired rims; Dunlop sport tires; Sprint Performance Suspension; Borla Polished Exhaust Tip and a special Honda Civic Tour Black Eyed Peas PA system.
