He may have held some controversial views over Covid-19 and lockdowns but Van Morrison had a pretty productive pandemic.
Last year, he released his 42nd album, Latest Record Project Volume 1, and he has been back on the road since restrictions were lifted. At 76, there’s still no stopping this Irish singing legend after six decades of performing.
Backed by a seven-piece band, Morrison appeared on the stroke of 8pm as planned and the show ran for 90 minutes - with the best seats in the 2,000-seat venue costing £80, that’s not a bad hourly rate and it’s no wonder Morrison’s microphone and saxophone are gold-plated.