On This Day 27/2/2002 Alexander O'Neal

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On this day, 27 Feb 2002, American R&B soul legend Alexander O’Neal played Cardiff’s St David’s Hall.


In a music career spanning more than 40 years, O'Neal is an accomplished R&B and soul singer. O'Neal came to prominence in the middle of the 1980s as a solo artist following the release of his self-titled debut album under the production of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.


In 2002, he released an album on Eagle Records, Saga of a Married Man, his seventh album with the album produced by former Prince drummer, Bobby Z.


O'Neal was honoured with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue,recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue.

Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.

Setlist

Innocent
Love Makes No Sense
What's Missing
A Broken Heart Can Mend
Sunshine
All True Man
If You Were Here Tonight
What Is This Thing Called Love
Criticize
Fake