ALEXANDER O'Neal will mark the 30th anniversary of his 1987 album Hearsay by performing one of the great rhythm and blues records of all time on a British tour that will visit York Barbican on April 8, moving the date forward from August as previously announced.
The 62-year-old singer, songwriter and arranger from Minneapolis, Minnesota, will be joined by his nine-piece band in celebration of an album that spent more than two years in the UK album charts, selling 700,000 copies.
Hearsay was certified triple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry and launched no fewer than seven charting singles: Fake, Criticize, Never Knew Love Like This, The Lovers, (What Can I Say) To Make You Love Me and Sunshine.
Hearsay began O'Neal's special relationship with Britain, where he still holds the record for an African-American performer selling out six straight nights at Wembley Arena. 
Ticket sales are on hold at the moment but are likely to cost £28 to £36.40 from 0844-854-2757, yorkbarbican.co.uk or in person from the Barbican box office.