Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Year : 2, Issue: 8
US music star Lionel Richie said he was heading to the “best touring spot in the world” next year as he announced a new set of UK and European concerts kicking off next spring.
The Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter’s “Say Hello To The Hits” tour will begin in Belfast on May 31 and wrap in Madrid on Aug 2.
In between there will be shows in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin among other European cities.
“It’s basically the best touring spot in the world… If you happen to build a loyal fan base in Europe and in Britain, you’ve got this for the rest of your life,” Richie told Reuters in an interview.
The 75-year-old, who began his career with the Commodores before going solo in the 1980s, has sold more than 125 million albums worldwide.
Last month he announced that his “King of Hearts” residency at the Encore Theatre in Las Vegas had been extended into 2025.
“As far as how did it stick for this long, only God knows,” he said of his enduring musical success. “But… it’s really been a wonderful journey in the last 50 years.”
Source: Reuters
