Yusuf, the artist formally known as Cat Stevens today announced he will be touring Australia this November and December. The upcoming tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of his first major single and debut album Matthew & Son in 1967.
The opening night of the tour takes place at Perth Arena on Wednesday, November 22.
Growing up as a teenager in England in the 1960s he grew from a teen idol into one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time.
In the mid 60s he achieved early success with hits such as Matthew & Son, Here Comes My Baby and The First Cut Is The Deepest.
The 70s saw him establish himself as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time with the release of albums such as Tea For The Tillerman which went multi platinum in The US and Australia.
The first tickets are available in a special presale for members of Cat Stevens RedRoom fan club from midday Wednesday, March 29 until 8am Thursday, March 30.
A Telstra pre sale will take place from 10am Thursday, March 30 until 10pm Sunday, April 2. General public tickets are available from 10am on Wednesday, April 5.
Tickets are available from www.ticketek.com.au.
