Jan 19 / 2012

Elton John and His Band will Return Featuring Number One Chart Hits

Elton John and his band will perform in concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton’s incredible five-decade career.

Elton John and his band will return after nine years to Raleigh's RBC Center on Friday, March 16 at 8pm, performing in concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton’s incredible five-decade career.

Elton John’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums, and Kim Bullard on keyboards. One of the most successful live bands on the road today, Elton and his band put on the kind of concert you will never forget: the entire audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs such as “Your Song,” Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” and many more.

The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Elton John spans five decades. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ’97,” which sold 37 million copies. Since his career began in 1969 he has played almost 3,000 concerts worldwide.

For more information visit www.eltonjohn.com