Van Morrison

Then-health minister of Northern Ireland sued Morrison in 2021 for his comments regarding the COVID-19 crisis.

The tour will begin this fall and continue into 2022.

Fans offered 1968 live LP made as he developed his 'Astral Weeks' sound for a single day.

Drummer Gary Mallaber recalls how bandleader recorded vocal tracks only once on 1970 LP.

Track appears on 40th album 'The Prophet Speaks,' out in December.

This album distilled influences more clearly and consistently than he'd seemed able or willing during recent releases.

The album showcased a massive band featuring strings, brass and woodwinds in addition to the standard keyboards, guitar and bass.