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Elton John to perform in Riga in November

BC, Riga, 10.02.2016.Print version

The music-superstar Sir Elton John and his band will return to Arena Riga on November 15 as part of his international Wonderful Crazy Night Tour, LETA was informed by the concert's organizer Danute Vareikaite.

 

The tour will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade career, including a selection of songs from his upcoming album, Wonderful Crazy Night.

 

The Elton John band features Nigel Olsson on drums, part of Elton's original three-piece band, as well as musical director Davey Johnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band full-time a year later) on guitar, Matt Bissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion, and Kim Bullard on keyboards.

 

Undeniably one of the most acclaimed and adored artists of all time, Elton’s spectacular stage shows are sought after by audiences worldwide. Since his career began in 1969 Elton has given more than 4,000 performances in over 80 countries.

 

Elton is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 37 gold and 27 multi-platinum albums as well as 58 Billboard Top 40 singles in the United States, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. Elton holds the record for the biggest-selling single of all time, Candle in the Wind 1997, which sold 33 million copies, as well as for most appearances on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, with his most recent single Looking Up (from his new album Wonderful Crazy Night) marking his 71st entry.

 

Elton John has performed in Riga on several occasions in the past, with his previous concert taking place in 2011.

 

Tickets to the concert will go on sale from March 1 and will be available for purchase at all Bilesuserviss tickets outlets and on-line at www.bilesuserviss.lv.





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