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MARCH 9, 2016 FT MYERS, FLORIDA FT MYERS, FL – Elton John and his band return to Ft Myers, Florida for one performance at the Germain Arena on March 9, 2016 at 8 pm as part of a nine-city concert tour that will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade career, as well as selected tracks from his upcoming album Wonderful Crazy Night. The public on-sale will begin Friday, December 4 at 10 a.m. Visit Ticketmaster.com for more information. “The simple truth is I want to spend more time with my family and less time touring,” said Elton. “I am all too aware of how precious the time ahead is. My sons are growing up so quickly. Their early years are just flying by and I want to be there with them. I remember Ft Myers fondly from my first ever visit in 1999, and this concert will give me a chance to say thank you to my fans here who have been so faithful over the decades. It’s always important for me to bring my music to everyone.” Elton John’s band features Nigel Olsson (part of Elton’s original three-piece band) on drums, Davey Johnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, John Mahon on percussion, Kim Bullard on keyboards and Matt Bissonette on bass. One of the most successful artists of all time, Elton and his band perform a concert you will never forget: the entire audience singing along to 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. “We are thrilled to have Elton John return to Ft Myers and the Germain Arena. Elton John is always incredible in concert and he is truly an icon,” said Scott Bryant, Senior Vice President of Germain Arena. “His concert is packed with hit after hit. Do not miss this!” 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 records 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 over 37 million copies. Since his career began in 1969 he has played over 4,000 concerts worldwide. For more information, please contact: For Elton John For Live Nation Fran Curtis Didi Martz ROGERS & COWAN LIVE NATION 212-878-5002 561-962-2275 [email protected] [email protected] TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 AT 10 AM Tickets will be available online at Ticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster outlets or charge-by-phone at (800) 745-3000. A service charge is added to each ticket. There is an 8 ticket limit per customer.
