Elton John name-checks historic Manchester venues as he hails city in sold-out Arena gig
Elton John told audiences at the first of three nights at Manchester's AO Arena that the city was ‘the place to play’ when touring with his first band.
During the show’s encore, which featured a huge standing ovation from the thousands in attendance, the singer recalled his time playing in Manchester over the years, including at former venues Twisted Wheel on Brazennose Street and The Oasis on Lloyd Street.The gig marked the first time Elton has performed in Manchester in 15 years and his 24th time altogether.
“I remember when I was with my first band, when I came to Manchester it was the place to play. We had the Twisted Wheel and the Oasis and they were the hippest clubs in Britain apart from the Mojo in Sheffield. The Twisted Wheel was open from 1963 until 1971 and is known as one of the first clubs to play Northern Soul music. Durings its tenure, the likes of Eric Clapton, Tina Turner and Rod Stewart played at the club.
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