Sir Elton John has announced a weekly series of classic concerts from his archive (Matt Crossick/PA)Sir Elton John has announced a weekly series of classic concerts from his archive. There will be six performances in total, Sir Elton said, with the first being broadcast at 5pm UK time on Friday. We cannot jeopardise HIV testing and care during this time or else the results could be disastrous Sir Elton JohnElton John: Classic Concert Series will support the veteran rocker’s AIDS Foundation and its Covid-19 Emergency Fund, which is continuing its HIV prevention and care work around the globe throughout the pandemic. Sir Elton said: “My Foundation’s Covid-19 Emergency Fund helps frontline partners prepare for and respond to the pandemic and its effects on HIV prevention and care for the most marginalised communities. “So, I’m really happy to connect this YouTube Concert series to benefit our Foundation’s urgent Covid response.”Sir Elton’s 1976 concert in Edinburgh saw the singer riding high shortly after scoring a UK number one single with Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.

Source: Irish Independent July 02, 2020 01:41 UTC