ELTON JOHN, The Marquee, Cork
Who he? UK songwriter Elton John has sold more than 250 million records throughout a four-decade career, making him one of the most successful recording artists ever.
How old? 66.
Best moment back in the day? The first half of the 1970s saw John release eight albums that quickly established him (with co-songwriter Bernie Taupin) as one of the finest pop tunesmiths of that decade.
Can he still cut it? Yes with such albums as 2006’s The Captain and the Kid, and 2010’s The Union (with Leon Russell), prove there’s cred in the salty old dog yet. Forthcoming album The Diving Board promises to be a collection of stripped-back, piano-led songs.
Playing when? June 23rd, The Marquee, Cork.
