LIVE Magazine- Issue #268, March 9, 2018

World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer Elton John gives fans exactly
what they’re looking for in his Las Vegas show, “The Million Dollar Piano.”
Playing exclusively at The Colosseum inside Caesars Palace, the show’s centerpiece
is the namesake piano. This engineering marvel displays more than
68 LED Yamaha video screens. The visuals complement Elton’s performances
perfectly. It also weighs more than 3,000 pounds—the weight of an average
car. While the piano dominates the stage, the surrounding set design is also a
beauty, so expect lots of gold and stunning visual effects.
The dazzling superstar’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Matt Bissonette
on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim
Bullard on keyboards, with a special appearance by percussionist Ray Cooper.
Elton John gets audiences on their feet with a set list of the iconic favorites.
Beloved songs such as “Rocket Man,” “Benny and the Jets,” “Tiny Dancer” and
“Crocodile Rock” make the night especially memorable.
Throughout the past five decades, Elton built one of the most successful and
enduring music careers of all time. He is one of the top-selling solo artists, with
25 platinum and 35 gold albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits and more than
250 million records sold worldwide.
The five-time Grammy and Grammy Legend award winner has been inducted
into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has received both Academy and Tony
Awards for his contributions in “The Lion King” and “Aida.” Additionally, Elton
composed the music for the smash-hit stage production of “Billy Elliot,” which
was nominated for a record-tying 15 Tony Awards and won 10, including Best
Musical. He brings his glitzy flair and signature style to The Colosseum in his
second residency there, after “The Red Piano.”
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