Monday, May 5, 2008

Elton John in Singapore May 7


Legendary Sir Elton John and his band will perform live in Singapore as part of The Rocket Man Tour on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 8pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 28, at 9am.

Elton John will be performing with his long-time band, Davey Johnstone (Musical director, guitars, mandolin, vocals), Guy Babylon (keyboards), Robert Birch (bass, vocals), John Mahon (percussion, drums, vocals) and Nigel Olsson (drums, vocals). The extraordinary career of Elton John has spanned more than three decades and he has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making him one of the most popular artists of all time. His numerous hits include "Your Song," "Rocket Man," "Crocodile Rock," "Daniel," "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," "Candle In The Wind," "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me," "Philadelphia Freedom," "Tiny Dancer," "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" and many more.

The release of "Rocket Man" marked a huge anniversary for Elton - on March 25, 2007, he celebrated his 60th birthday while breaking his own record with an unmatched 60th concert at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York. No other entertainer has come close to matching this record.

Elton John's achievements include: first popular Western singer to perform in USSR, 1979; playing to over 2 million people across 4 continents, 1984-86. Made Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 1996; received knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, February 24, 1998. Released biggest selling single of all time, "Candle In The Wind 1997" (over 33,000,000 copies sold), 1997. Received Honorary Doctorate, Royal Academy of Music, 2002, became Fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters and Composers, 2004.

The superstar has also won numerous awards which include The Best British Male Artist Brit Award 1991, inducted into Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, 1994, 5 Grammy Awards 1986-2000, Grammy Legend Award, 2001, Kennedy Center Honor, 2004, 11 Ivor Novello Awards, 1973 - 2000.

Tickets: $348, $248, $188, $148, $98
Premium Seats: $475
Tickets on sale at 9am, March 28, 2008
Website: www.livenation.asia

For more information on ticket sales, please visit www.sistic.com.sg or call SISTIC hotline at (65) 6348 5555. Please note that ticket price is non-inclusive of SISTIC booking fee.

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