How AIDS epidemic affected Elton John
August 12, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Elton John’s book on AIDS, heavy on facts, figures and anecdotes, reads more like a well-researched term paper than a biography. Much of it lacks the voice long-time fans expect to hear from the outspoken singer-songwriter and activist whose Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised and donated more than $275 million to fight the disease worldwide. Continue Reading
Music icon Elton John receives warm welcome on ‘bloody cold’ nightElton John seemed as surprised to be playing Grand Forks as some were to see a star of his size here, but he said he was glad he made it. “I never thought I’d say that, but I’m here,” said the rock star following the second song, “Benny and Jets,” of his concert Saturday at the Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Officials at Ralph Engelstad Arena are expecting more than 10,000 people at tonight’s Elton John concert. Here’s information to help you get to the concert.
GRAND FORKS – Singer Elton John and his band will appear for the very first time in Grand Forks at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m.
“This will be one of the biggest (name) concerts we will ever have,” said Chris Semrau, director of special events and marketing at REA. He said the Ralph has been working to bring John to Grand Forks for at least three years.
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