Rock and pop legend Elton John performs his stage show The Red Piano, featuring spectacular inflatables, visuals and extravagant sets, at Helsinki's Hartwall Arena.
Few entertainers have produced classic, enduring tunes spanning decades, but Elton is one of them. Back in the 1970s he was one of pop's biggest stars and his popularity has continued into the new millennium.
Diversity and versatility underscore Elton's music-writing flair, using soul, rock, disco and balladry to great acclaim. His credibility was restored with the release of his 2001 album, Songs from the West Coast, which recalled his classic early 1970s sound. Peachtree Road (2004) and The Captain and the Kid, from two years later, have continued to mine that rich musical seam.
Diversity and versatility underscore Elton's music-writing flair, using soul, rock, disco and balladry to great acclaim. His credibility was restored with the release of his 2001 album, Songs from the West Coast, which recalled his classic early 1970s sound. Peachtree Road (2004) and The Captain and the Kid, from two years later, have continued to mine that rich musical seam.
