Elton John arrives in Turkey

ISTANBUL (A.A) – July 6, 2011 – English singer and composer Elton John arrived in Turkey on Tuesday.
John will give two concerts in Turkey within the scope of his world tour covering 21 countries and 47 cities.
John will give a concert in Macka Kucukciftlik Park in Istanbul today, and in capital Ankara on Wednesday.
Elton John gave a concert in Istanbul in 1993, and took stage at Ephesus Ancient Theater in 2001.  
English singer-songwriter, composer and pianist, Elton John has sold more than 250 million records in his four-decade career, making him one of the most successful artists of all time.   
He has more than 50 Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No.1 U.S. albums, 56 Top 40 singles, and won six Grammy Awards, and Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award.   
He was knighted, and received "Sir" title in 1998.   
In 1992 he established the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Since its inception, the foundation has raised over 200 million USD.