website page counter admin – Page 1207 – Pixie Games

admin

Legendary US singer songwriter announces brand new UK tour and returns to city for the first time in 46 years

BILLY Joel is returning to UK for two exclusive concert dates for the first time in nearly 50 years.

The Uptown Girl hitmaker will perform a one off show in Edinburgh on 7th June at Scottish gas Murrayfield and later on 21st June at the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.

a bald man with a beard is wearing a black suit and tie
Getty
The 75 year old will return for some exclusive concert dates next summer[/caption]

a poster for billy joel shows a man singing into a microphone
Ticketmaster
Billy Joel is expected to pack out the two stadiums for these one off dates[/caption]

Scottish Gas Murrayfield hosts over 50 major events per year, including the Scottish leg of Taylor Swifts sell out Eras Tour.

With a capacity of 67,000, sponsors clearly believe that the US musician can pull in the crowds, as he limbers up for this first concert in Scotland in 46 years.

Widely considered to one of the greatest musicians of all time, Joel has sold 160 million records worldwide, many of his songs becoming cultural and personal touchstones for people.

Indeed the late Princess Diana selected Joel’s Uptown Girl to accompany an impromptu 3 minute dance duet with Wayne Sleep, as a surprise for Prince Charles at the Royal Opera House in 1985.

As well as being an accomplished pianist, Joel wrote all this own songs, including his signature tune, Piano Man, Uptown Girl, Just the way you are and The Longest time and many more.

Known for his work ethic and passion for touring, the 75-year-old , recently finished a residency at Madison Square Gardens in New York, which he’s held since 2014.

After releasing new material in 2007, he appeared to give up on writing songs, saying that he was done with composition. But in February of this year he returned with a new track- Turn the Lights Back On, co-written and produced by Freddie Wexley.

Billy Joel has been married three times and has three children including the singer Alexa Jay from his marriage to supermodel, Christie Brinkley.

a man in a suit and tie is sitting in front of a microphone
Getty
Billy performing during his residency at Madison Square Gardens[/caption]
a man playing a piano next to a man singing into a microphone
Getty
Performing onstage with Rod Stewart during one of his many US tours[/caption]

Read More »

Jean Smart Net Worth 2024: How much is the American actress Worth?

Who is Jean Smart? Jean Smart, a multi-talented American actress who really enlightened our screen for a significant number of years, capturing many hearts and awards. Jean was born on September 13, 1951, in Seattle, Washington. To her parents, she is the second of four children. Jean started acting while still in high school and …

Read More »

Dave Bautista Net Worth 2024: How much is the American actor Worth?

Who is Dave Bautista? Born David Michael Bautista Jr. on January 18, 1969 in Washington D.C., Dave Bautista is the many-talented American actor and former professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Known for his intimidating physique and charming presence, Bautista first made a name for himself in professional wrestling as “Batista.” From that career, he …

Read More »

Kris Kristofferson Net Worth 2024: How much is the American singer-songwriter and actor Worth?

Who is Kris Kristofferson? Kris Kristofferson is an American singer-songwriter and actor born June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas. He is known for poignant lyrics and some of the most memorable roles that earned him leading man status. He became one of the household names in several decades of his long career as a country …

Read More »

N17bn refund: Tour operators threaten legal action against NAHCON

The Association for Hajj and Umrah Operators of Nigeria (AHOUN), has threatened to take legal action against the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) if it fails to refund over N17bn due to its members. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, the President of AHOUN, Abdullateef Ekundayo Yusuf, said NAHCON has over the years […]

Read More »

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center

The achievement verifies the hospital’s ability to provide the highest level of care for injured pediatric patients in the region.

The post Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center appeared first on VUMC News.

Read More »