In his native Italy he has sold more than five million albums and performs in front of sell-out crowds in stadiums.

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At his home in Woodstock, New York, he regularly hosted the Midnight Ramble, weekly concerts that attracted sell-out crowds and all-star support from the likes of Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Steely Dan's Donald Fagen.

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Although his swansong proved lacklustre in comparison with the rest of Jordan's career, his presence in Washington has drawn sell-out crowds, basketball fans keenly aware that they are watching the curtain fall on a sporting icon.

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On Saturday feverish crowds in Colombo will watch the hosts, Sri Lanka, entertain Pakistan in a sell-out match.

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