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Tuesday - October 19, 2010 - 08:00 PM | Beacon Theatre
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Elton John and Leon Russell will be at Beacon Theatre in New York, NY on 2010-10-1908-27-10
Elton John and Leon Russell is back on tour and stopping by for an unforgettable show. Elton John and Leon Russell will be at Beacon Theatre in New York, NY on 2010-10-19. You will also get the chance to see Billy Joel, as he joins Elton John for his 2009 tour. Elton John is an English singer and highly successful songwriter born in Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947. Elton John has been rocking out venues for over 40 years. At the age of 15, Elton John began playing at a near by bar making a steady income and gaining an interest in the music industry. In 1964, Elton John formed a band called Bluesology, which toured with many popular U.S band including The Isley Brothers, Major Lance, and Doris Troy. The band eventually split and John joined teams with Bernie Taupin, who wrote lyrics while John wrote the music and in 1970 recorded the album Elton John. This was a huge take off, and launched Elton John’s career. Elton John has sold over 200 million records, giving him the honor of being one of the most successful and talented artists of all time. He has made more than 50 Top 40 hits including seven back to back Number 1 U.S albums. Elton John has also won 5 Grammy awards and 1 Academy Award. His success has made a huge impact on modern rock and has contributed to the use of piano in rock and roll. Elton John ranked number 49 on Rolling Stone list of 100 greatest artists of all time and later was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Elton John is heavily involved with the fight against aids and contributes much of his time in volunteer acts. Billy Joel is an American rock singer and songwriter, born May 9, 1949. Billy Joel was born in the Bronx and raised in Hicksville, New York. He began piano lessons at a very early age and also took up boxing lessons to defend himself. He dropped out of high school with only one credit remaining, granting him his diploma, in pursue of a music career. Billy Joel founded a group called the Echoes and began to play with them immediately at the age of 14. He later left the band and joined others before finally signing his first solo record contract with Artire Ripp of family productions. Billy Joel’s first solo album entitled Cold Spring Harbor was released in 1971. There was an error in recording the album resulting in Billy Joel sounding a semitone too high, which resulted in low sales. Billy Joel got a chance to redeem himself with a live performance album entitled Songs in the Attic. Billy Joel went on to produce many legendary albums and accomplished many goals. He is the sixth best selling recording artist in the United States. Billy Joel also had the Top 1- hits in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s, a six time Grammy Award winner, and has sold more than 150 million albums worldwide. Billy Joel was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. He has officially retired from recording new material but still continues to tour with Elton John. Elton John and Leon Russell have been around for many years and they know how to put on a stellar show. Don’t miss the legendary Elton John and Leon Russell live at Beacon Theatre in New York, NY on 2010-10-19 for an unforgettable show!
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