Like a candle in the wind, Elton John concert is stopped by bad weather

Strong winds force singer to send away audience at new Blackpool venue's inaugural concertThe inaugural concert by Sir Elton John at a new venue in Blackpool was cut short by strong winds.Nearly two hours into his set on Saturday night, Elton told a disappointed crowd of almost 11,000 that on police advice he had been told to stop playing.The Blackpool Tower Headland outdoor arena lies in the shadow of the Lancashire resort's tower.Rain poured for most of the day at the resort but relented as th...

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