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Leonard Cohen Adds Four 'Final' North American Tour Dates

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Now approaching age 76, Leonard Cohen has announced what is ominously being billed as his "final four North American dates." Thankfully, the context appears to just be for his current world tour, which began in 2008 and saw the iconic performer play three-hour marathon concerts to packed arenas and venues everywhere; however, Cohen himself did hint at retirement several times along the tour path. Even when his career was in full swing, Cohen often took an excessively long time between albums and tours as he pursued other interests and he would drop out of the public eye for years at a clip.

That said, Cohen does plan to return to the studio in 2011, so we'll keep our fingers crossed that he'll grace the next generation with his awesome stage presence and his impeccable performances. But, for now, there will only be four more chances to see him in concert, in North America, and they are all at intimate 3,000-seat venues.

On Dec. 4, Cohen will perform in Honolulu, Hawaii followed by a Dec. 8 engagement in Portland, Ore. After that, Cohen will head to an oasis in the desert for a two-night stand, beginning Dec. 10, in Las Vegas, Nev. Those shows will take place in the Colosseum at Caesar's Palace, which has been home to resident shows by Cher, Celine Dion and Elton John. Unfortunately, Cohen's "residency" there will only be for a weekend and don't expect any showgirls -- expect show stopper after show stopper instead.

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jocsurf007

Leonard....introduced in the 60's.....is a very good artist but his talent is exagerated. I would still love to see him.

July 22 2011 at 11:32 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
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playwithfire2009

If anything, Leonard Cohen is UNDERRATED!

July 23 2011 at 12:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kayakbill222

Rubbish, all rubbish I say.Just take me kayaking.And by the way, Leonard Cohen is great.

July 22 2011 at 11:03 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
cab311

I was introduced to Leonard Cohen in college in the early 70's and have been a fan ever since... He never fails to move me...

July 22 2011 at 9:45 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
gldart

Leonard Cohen a living master of the pen. His induction speach to the rock and roll hall of fame I will never forget. I hope he keeps recording. I duet there is a duet album with some of the current big artist.

July 22 2011 at 9:39 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
licoriceval

I was a disc jockey for many years and often featured Leonard on my show, to the great appreciation of my audience. Unfortuantely this suerb talent never got much air play.. If you get a chance to see him in concert, go! He's terrific. Or check out his DVD "Live in London."

July 22 2011 at 10:05 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
John Dorsey

Thank you for The Sisters of Mercy- come to DC

July 22 2011 at 7:54 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
poll100

Please come to Fl.

July 22 2011 at 7:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply