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| Sir Elton John - dressed in a flamingo-sequined tailcoat, opens with "The Bitch is Back". |
Elton John came to Portland and Bangor Maine for two dates as part of a 6-city concert tour that coincides with the anniversary of a songwriting collaboration with Bernie Taupin that started 50 years ago. The enthusiastic fans who managed to score tickets heard a extraordinary show that ran over two nonstop hours and featured 22 iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his incredible five-decade career.
Current Band Members
Davey Johnstone - electric guitars (musical director and member since 1972)
Nigel Olsson - drums (drummer with Elton’s original three-piece band)
Ray Cooper - percussion
John Mahon - percussion
Kim Bullard - keyboards
Matt Bissonette - bass guitar
Elton on piano, vocals
More images and setlist after the jump...
