New Year's Eve Countdown:
9
days
16
hours
47
minutes
0
seconds

Alexander O'neal to play four UK dates

The legendary R&B singer will perform his string of mega hits.

Ben Smith

Date published: 4th Mar 2016

Image: Alexander O'Neal

Legendary singer Alexander O'Neal is set to play four dates in the coming months. 

An iconic rhythm and blues singer, Alexander O'Neal hails from Mississippi and first established his name in the band The Time. He eventually left the band when they signed to Warner Bros in favour of solo success. 

He is responsible for a stream of mega hits including 'If You Were Here Tonight', 'Criticize' and 'Fake' which he will perform on the night (listen above).

Tour dates below:

Gateshead - Sage, Thursday 10th March

Batley - The Frontier, Saturday 2nd April

Glasgow - O2 Academy, Tuesday 26th April (With Shalamar)

Newcastle - O2 Academy, Wednesday 27th April (With Shalamar) 

Read our interview with Elson Nascimento of The Sun Ra Arkestra