SAGA | The Generations Tour 2027

50 years of SAGA!

SAGA is a Canadian rock band founded in 1977 in Oakville, Ontario. Brought to life by bassist Jim Crichton and singer/keyboardist Michael Sadler – along with Ian Crichton, Steve Negus, and Peter Rochon – the group has delivered a distinctive blend of melodic progressive rock, complex synthesizer arrangements, and sharp guitar riffs for over four decades. The current core lineup in 2026 consists of Michael Sadler (lead vocals and keyboards), Ian Crichton (guitar), Jim Gilmour (keyboards), drummer Mike Thorne, and bassist Mike Borkosky. Loved by an extremely loyal fanbase spread across Canada, the USA, Germany, Scandinavia, and the rest of the world, they are seen as a rather well-kept secret. Walking the fine line between “never heard of them” and “following them since my childhood,” they enjoy that rare freedom of being both a niche band and popular.

Listeners who delve deeper into their history usually begin with their self-titled debut album, released on April 8, 1978 – followed by *Images at Twilight* (1979) and *Silent Knight* (1980). The band achieved broad breakthrough with *Worlds Apart* (1981), an album certified Gold in the USA, which produced the radio and MTV hits “On the Loose” (No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100; strong chart placements in Canada and Europe) as well as “Wind Him Up.” This momentum earned the band the Juno Award in 1982 for “Most Promising Group of the Year.” Subsequent albums such as *Heads or Tales* (1983) delivered more hits with tracks like “The Flyer,” while the band maintained a steady release rhythm – with a total of 22 studio albums and various live releases and compilations.

Over time, they created “The Chapters” – an ambitious, conceptual sci-fi song cycle that spanned multiple albums. SAGA has sold over ten million albums worldwide, received numerous gold and platinum awards, and toured extensively – especially in Europe and Germany, where their music still represents a constant presence in the charts and on stages. Their extensive catalog – including remastered reissues and current releases – is available through *ear Music* as well as on all major streaming platforms. The band's passionate fanbase remains active online and warmly welcomes new members.

The official SAGA Facebook group (a public group with nearly 20,000 members) serves as a vibrant meeting place where fans – both old and new – can share music, concert memories, photos, and discussions. Often, this is exactly the place where many listeners discover or rediscover the band's profound and timeless catalog. With consistent creativity, significant chart successes, a Juno Award, and a loyal worldwide fanbase built over nearly 50 years, SAGA continues to make music on their own terms – solid, unpretentious, and quietly impressive.

Tickets available at: www.kadh.de