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TORONTO, ON  – After eight years, Elton John and his band return to Toronto on February 6th

Air Canada Centre. The tour will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout his

incredible five-decade career, as well as a selection of new songs from his highly-anticipated album,

The Diving Board, which was released by Capitol Records on September 24.

Elton John’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Matt Bissonette on bass, John Mahon on

percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums, and Kim Bullard on keyboards.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sir Elton John back to Toronto and Air Canada Centre. His connection

with the City of Toronto and the charitable events he has hosted here have made a great impact on our

community,” said Tim Leiweke, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. “I have seen

him perform many times and his concerts are always incredible. Fans are in for a treat."

Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, November 8 at 10 a.m.

The Diving Board, which is produced by T Bone Burnett, features 12 new songs written by Elton and

his longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin. The new album returns Elton to the piano, bass and drums lineup

that marked the artist’s introduction to worldwide audiences more than 40 years ago. As he explains,

“I’m incredibly excited about every aspect of this album: The performances, T Bone’s production,

Bernie’s lyrics and the songs we’ve created. The Diving Board is the album I’ve been waiting to make for

decades.” The Diving Board is available now on EltonJohn.com.

Elton is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive

Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. Elton holds the record for the

biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ’97,” which sold 37 million copies. He also holds

the record for most appearances on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, with his newest single, "Home

Again" marking his 69th entry. Since his career began in 1969 he has played almost 3,000 concerts

worldwide. John has recently been named the first recipient of the BRITs Icon Award, which recognizes

the very highest level of British music achievement, presented only to iconic artists whose writing,

recording and performances set them apart as having made a lasting impact on the nation’s culture.

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