Tom Jones’ new tour is called, “Defy Explanation,” but we’ll try.
The guy’s a stud. There’s your explanation.
Still in fine voice and command of the stage, the 84-year-old superstar returns to Encore Theater on May 14, 16-17 (tickets on sale 9 a.m. Pacific time Friday).
Jones most recently played the venue for two shows this past September, performing re-arranged versions of classics “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” “What’s New Pussycat,” his inspired cover of Prince’s “Kiss,” and a personal favorite, “Sexbomb.”
Jones debuted on the Strip at Flamingo in 1968, one of the few headliners of that era (joined by current Flamingo headliner, Wayne Newton) still performing in Las Vegas. He took an 11-year break after appearing at MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theater (today’s David Copperfield Theater) before resuming his relationship with Vegas at Wynn.
