Elton John to Return to Covelli Centre Feb. 1
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Superstar recording artist Elton John and his band will return to the Covelli Centre for a Feb. 1 show. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for the performance.
The concert will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his five-decade career, as well as a selection of new songs from his latest album, The Diving Board, which was released by Capitol Records this fall.
“It is such an honor and a privilege to have Elton John return to the Covelli Centre and downtown Youngstown. Sir Elton John holds the all-time concert recordhere at the Covelli Centre and to have him back is truly amazing for our community,” said Eric Ryan, general manager of the Covelli Centre.
The British pop singer performed at the Youngstown arena May 1, 2010.
Elton John has sold 250 million records worldwide and holds the record for the top-selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ’97,” which sold 37 million copies. He has 35 gold and 25 platinum albums and 29 consecutive Top 40 hits. He also holds the record for most appearances on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, with his newest single, "Home Again" marking his 69th entry. Since his career began in 1969 he has played almost 3,000 concerts worldwide.
Tickets, which will cost $26, $76 and $136, will be available online at Ticketmaster, at the Covelli box office, Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone at 800 745 3000. A service charge is added to each ticket, with a limit of eight tickets per customer.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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