Fully known as Sir George Ivan Morrison, Van Morrison was born in 1945 in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is sometimes referred to as Van the Man by his fans. One of the greatest music legends of all time, Morrison has influenced tons of musicians and is one of the most celebrated humans in the entire world. While best known for his Celtic folk albums, he has had a career that spanned over half a century. There is a song for anyone to fall in love with his huge discography. Listed below are some of the best tickets available for upcoming shows. If you are lucky to attend a concert be sure to get the best seats possible.
Even though Morrison was born to a working-class family, both his parents knew a lot about music. His mother was a singer and tap dancer when she was young; his father had a huge record collection he inherited from Detroit. Morrison grew up listening to a large variety of music that included blues, gospel, jazz, folk, and country music. His father bought an acoustic guitar for him when he was 11 years old. He started joining short-lived local bands at 14. Morrison’s first notable band was formed in 1964 and was called Them. The band gained international success in the UK and USA especially.
Morrison started working as a solo artist in 1967. He released Astral Weeks, his debut album, in 1968. This album remains extremely critically acclaimed and is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. Morrison continued to release music that is extremely loved by critics and music lovers. Most songwriters are constantly compared to Morrison. He has a few albums that have appeared on Rolling Stone’s The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. He has received two Grammy Awards and a Brit Award for his contribution to music. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2016, he was knighted for his services to music.
Many fans have gone to more than a couple of Morrison concerts. He has been performing all his life and all over the world. Perhaps one of his most notable tours was his performance at The Band’s last concert in 1976. The concert was basically a farewell concert for The Band. Another famous show happened in 1990. He joined Roger Water’s performance of The Wall in Berlin. There was an estimated crowd of half a million and the concert was broadcasted live on television. Still, Morrison is known to prefer smaller crowds and loves his fans. You will feel a lot of connection with him at his shows.
Getting a Seat
Many fans find it a little difficult to see Morrison play due to how popular he is as an artist. His fanbase stretches generations so there are always crowds of people who want to see him. Check out the listings above for all of the different concert dates that are coming up. If you want to find cheaper tickets, you will have to wait a little bit. Most venues like to release their discounts on a different date.
The Legend
There are so many writings and descriptions about Morrison’s music available yet no one can describe his music with any justice. He is considered one of the most unique vocalists of all time. His songwriting ability is always praised and his lyrics are compared to poets. People compare him to William Blake and Seamus Heaney.
If there is one thing everyone can agree on it is that Morrison makes beautiful and gorgeous music. This is undeniable when you see him play. His songs performed live have an ability to tap into a human soul that everyone shares.
Universal Love
Make sure you get your tickets today because Morrison is a musician no one can miss out on. He is a once in a lifetime gift so find a seat for yourself at his shows.
