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British artist Elton John rocked Istanbul in Turkey and 6 time Grammy Award winning famous British artist Sir Elton John is coming to Turkey as part of his world tour. Sir Elton John is an English singer, composer and pianist. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. John received a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music and charitable services" and became Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE in 1998.

In his four-decade career John has sold more than 250 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. His single "Candle in the Wind 1997" has sold over 33 million copies worldwide, and is the best selling single in Billboard history.

Elton John event tickets has been sold between 550 YTL to 155 YTL in Istanbul and Ankara and many Turkish fans already has secured the tickets for great event before.

He has more than 50 Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No. 1 US albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, four No. 2 hits, and nine No. 1 hits.

Regarding to Turkish media Hurriyet; He has won six Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him Number 49 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.

Turkish music fans will have a chance to listen to a global legend this summer when British singer Sir Elton John comes to play in both Istanbul and Ankara.

As part of his world tour of 47 cities and 21 countries, John will take the stage in Istanbul on July 5 and in Ankara on July 6. John last played in Turkey 18 years ago.

The Istanbul concert will take place at the outdoor Maçka Küçükçiftlik Park. Music lovers holding tickets for the Club House section, which is being established for the concert, can sample the Chinese cuisine of Dragon Restaurant while also partaking in unlimited local and foreign beverages.

Ranked in the list of the 50 greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone, John’s performance at the Ankara Arena will be one of the largest concerts in the Turkish capital to date. Fans in the Platinum and Gold sections will be efit from a tasty open buffet and beverages services at a special area before the concert.