Singer Alexander O’Neal to perform at Travel Convention
ABTA has revealed that they mystery guest being flown to its Travel Convention in Slovenia in September is American R&B legend Alexander O’Neal.
The 61-year-old singer will be appearing at the Convention Bar on September 22, where delegates will be treated to an intimate performance of his classic 80s hits.
His UK chart topping songs include Saturday Love, If You Were Here Tonight and A Broken Heart Could Mend.
O’Neal also released major club anthems Fake and Criticise in 1987 before embarking on several sell-out UK tours, including six nights at Wembley Arena where he performed on-stage antics on a bed with women from the audience.
ABTA delegates, you have been warned!
Linsey McNeill
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