Wells Fargo Arena

Friday, April 16

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Des Moines, IA - Elton John is to appear live in Des Moines for the first time in decades.  This marks the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee's first performance in Des Moines in over 35 years! The concert will take place on Friday, April 16, 2010, 8PM at Wells Fargo Arena. Elton and his band will perform their  ‘Rocket Man –the Greatest Hits Live' concert, featuring number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton's incredible five-decade career.

Elton's band comprises Davey Johnstone on guitar, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards. One of the most successful live acts on the road today, Elton and his band put on the kind of show you never forget: the entire audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs such as “Your Song”, “Daniel”, “Rocket Man”, “Bennie and the Jets” and many, many more.

"We are excited that the legendary Elton John will be performing at Wells Fargo Arena.  He is an international icon that has played the most prestigious venues in the world, and to add Wells Fargo Arena to that list is truly an honor.  We can't wait to welcome him to Des Moines on April 16!," said Global Spectrum's Matt Homan, General Manager of Wells Fargo Arena.

The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Elton John spans five decades.  He 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.  John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind ‘97,” which sold 37 million copies. Since his career began in 1969 he has played almost 3,000 concerts worldwide.