Elton John warns it is ‘absolutely vital’ music venues survive pandemic

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Elton John has warned it is “absolutely vital” beleaguered music venues survive the coronavirus pandemic. World-famous venues including Liverpool’s The Cavern Club and the Troubadour in Los Angeles are among those at risk due to the health crisis.

Elton played the Troubadour 50 years ago this week, a performance widely seen as launching the musician to rock super stardom.

Speaking on BBC Radio 6 Music, the 73-year-old said he is hopeful the Troubadour will survive and spoke of the importance of preserving the venues. “I’ve heard that it might be closing but I think it’s going to be OK,” he said. “We have to preserve venues like this.