For those lamenting the retirement of the piano man, you've got a chance to re-live the glory days. A standout Elton John tribute band is about to rocket through Garland, Texas. Garland's Plaza Theater is set to host "The Rocket Man Experience" on April 30, as per the City of Garland.
At a modest $40 a ticket—$30 for seniors, students, or those eligible for discounts—the 7 PM show promises a spectacular evening packed with Sir Elton's greatest hits. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill cover band. These guys are the cream of the crop, endorsed by Elton John's circle themselves. Tom Cridland, the lead vocalist, and pianist, isn't just a fan; he's buddies with Elton John's drummer, Nigel Olsson, has collaborated with his guitarist Davey Johnstone, and has actually met the man of the hour, Elton John.
An evening echoing with "Bennie and the Jets," "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," and other chart-topping hits that will transport you straight back to the '70s and '80s. Complementing the classic tracks, deep cuts like "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" from the seminal album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" will showcase the true range of Elton John's genius—and Cridland's ability to match it.
The band is not only notable musically but visually as well. Expect an array of fabulous costumes that Elton himself would nod approvingly at. The authenticity is key to "The Rocket Man Experience," and the painstaking attention to detail in both the music and the wardrobe has garnered acclaim far and wide. And while Tom Cridland may have had personal battles with alcoholism, it was Elton John's influence that helped steer him to recovery, imbuing this tribute with a soulful significance.
