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Elton rocks Austrian ski slopes
By James Cove
BBC News, Ischgl, Austria
Sir Elton John was the star attraction at the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl as it closed for the season over at the weekend, the latest big name to be enlisted to draw crowds to the slopes.
It was an unusual setting for an Elton John concert.
The pop veteran’s piano had to be taken up the mountain to an altitude of 2,320 metres by cable car – and only just fitted in with centimetres to spare.
He gave a two-hour free show in front of the white peaks, the latest big name to take to the slopes after a steady growth at rock concerts in ski resorts.
Since Sir Elton first played in Ischgl back in 1995, the resort has hosted Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Sting, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, the Scissor Sisters and the Stereophonics.
The Swiss resort of Crans Montana hosts the three-day Caprice Festival, where Joss Stone, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop and Lou Reed have performed.
And Verbier hosts a week-long classical music concert in the summer.
At this show, Sir Elton rattled through hits like Rocket Man, Daniel, Pinball Wizard, Bennie and The Jets, Crocodile Rock and Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.
Despite being in a ski resort, Sir Elton admitted he had never skied or snowboarded. (more…)
