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Summer’s biggest concert at the Exposition
Posted May 2008
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. - The legendary Elton John will be performing for the first time ever in Vermont at the Champlain Valley Exposition on Monday, July 21, as part of the 2008 Tour: “Rocket Man • Number Ones.” Tickets on sale May 2 at 10 am through FlynnTix Regional Box Office.
“This will be the biggest name in entertainment to play at the Exposition in our 87-year history and we’ve had some very big stars play in the Coca-Cola Grandstand over the years,” said Champlain Valley Exposition General Manager David F. Grimm.
“This is going to be a night to remember. A chance to see someone of this legendary caliber playing in Vermont doesn’t come around very often.” Concert promoters noted that with the July 21 concert, Sir Elton will have played in all 50 of the United States. “We’re honored to have that distinction,” Grimm added.
Elton John and his band, including members Davey Johnstone on guitar, Guy Babylon on keyboards, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion and Nigel Olsson on drums will play his greatest hits and more recent songs from his latest release, "Rocket Man • Number Ones." Elton John has sold more than 200 million records and continues to add innovative work to his personal repertoire of 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, 35 gold and 25 platinum albums.
"Rocket Man • Number Ones," released in March 2007, debuted in the top 10 and features newly compiled and digitally mastered greatest hits spanning the first three decades of the singer-songwriter’s career.