The Rocket Man Rises Again
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger
On the evening of Wednesday, April 30, 2014, a few hours of unforgettable history were made in one of the most authentic venues of the U.K. .
Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Battersea Power Station
The crowds came out to celebrate the inaugural annual party of the Battersea Power Station Development Company. This was nothing like your ordinary gala. One of the greatest artists of our era hypnotized the audience with his magnetic sound as he performed in front of thousands at the historical landmark known as London’s Battersea Power Station.
Sir Elton John impressed as strongly in the present as he did when he first entered the music scene so many years ago. Not as colorfully dressed as in his younger years, his voice was even more powerful and poignant as ever and he definitely moved the emotions of the crowd. The ‘Rocket Man’ took to the stage with some of his greatest hits like ‘The One’, ‘Your Song’ and ‘The Greatest Discovery.’ He also sang some of the songs from his newest album called ‘The Diving Board.’
Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for Battersea Power Station
Many thanks were given to those who made the Battersea Development a reality and brought people together from across the community. It was a result that was worthy of celebrating and took much hard work and dedication.
Another famous artist and fan of Sir Elton John who also performed for the clapping crowd was Tom Odell, 2013 BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice Winner.
Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for Battersea Power Station
Celebrities were out in force on this monumental evening, including Grace Jones, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans, Kit Harington, Rose Leslie, Tom Daley, Eliza Doolittle, Sharleen Spiteri, Philip Treacy, Jack Whitehall & Gemma Chan, Will Young, Lily James, Sally Greene, Theo Hutchcraft, Lorraine Pascale, Luke Evans, Luke Treadaway, Thomasina Miers, Nicky Haslam, Jade Parfitt, Ben Goldsmith, Sir David Tang, Detmar Blow, Erdem, Thom Evans, James Haskell, Martha Ward, Patrick Grant, Alan Yentob, Lilah Parsons, Zara Martin, Diana Vickers, George Craig and David Morrisey.
Other entertainment at the star-studded event included a dazzling 4D light show projected onto the façade of the Power Station, chronicling its history and showcasing its future. Food was supplied by London restaurants L’Anima, Benares, Brindisa and Caravan, with Veuve Clicquot and Fiji Water supplying the drinks.
Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for Battersea Power Station
Rob Tincknell, Chief Executive Officer of BPSDC, was quoted as saying: “Hosting a performance, on behalf of the shareholders and everyone that is helping restore this famous London landmark, from one of the best-loved and most-renowned British recording artists of all time at of one of the UK’s most iconic buildings, was a great occasion.”
“Thank you to Sir Elton John for a stunning show at our first party, held to celebrate the remarkable heritage of the site and recognise the efforts of so many people who are helping to create a new vibrant community at Battersea Power Station. The power is definitely back on at Battersea.”
Sir Elton John only continues to get better and better as the years go on.
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