Last song for Johnny
The Asimbonanga hitmaker is in remission and has decided to perform a final set of concerts to thank his fans for their support over the years.
“I am immensely excited to be able to bring to them an autobiographical, audiovisual and intimate account of my life through my music,” he said.
The tour will be built around Clegg’s distinctive repertoire of songs, which began with the release of Juluka’s Universal Men in 1979 and continued through the Savuka years and his more recent solo work, said Real Concerts in the official statement.
The Grammy-nominated artist and recipient of several doctorates and orders, including the South African Order of Ikhamanga, will take his fans through a musical journey of dance and song that had, and still has, social, political and cultural impact in the country to this day.
Clegg’s hits, including Impi, Great Heart and African Sky Blue, and live favourites will be brought to life through the biggest production ever created for a Clegg live show, supported by his live band.
Clegg starts The Final Journey on July 1 with a show at the Grand Arena at the GrandWest Casino in Cape Town.
This will be followed by two performances in Fourways on July 7 and 8 at the Teatro at Montecasino.
He will then move on to the Durban ICC Arena on July 29.
The international leg of the tour will start in London on August 19 at the Eventim Apollo and then move on to the Dubai Opera House on September 20.
Guest artists will include the Soweto Gospel Choir, and as the tour unfolds, there will be special surprises for audiences.
While this will be his final public performances, his manager and promoter, Roddy Quinn, said Clegg would continue to write – working on his autobiography – and to record music for his new album.
He is also expected to take part in some private engagements.
Booking for the South African dates of Clegg’s Final Journey World Tour opened today. Ticket prices start from R375.
Additional South African and international dates are set to be added later in the year.