R&B sensation R. Kelly will bring his talents to NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Thursday, May 18 at 8 p.m.
Kelly is a Grammy Award-winning producer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with roots in R&B, hip hop and soul.
In 1992, Kelly and his supporting band, Public Announcement, became an instant success with their debut album, “Born Into the 90s.”
Over the course of 25 years, he has sold more than 38 million albums and had more top 40 hits than any other male solo artist in the 1990s.
Known as the “King of R&B,” Kelly uses tender ballads and provocative styles as he transforms musical influences and reinvents ranges through the history of classic soul.
One of Kelly’s biggest singles, “I Believe I Can Fly,” won three Grammy Awards and appeared on the soundtrack for Michael Jordan’s movie, “Space Jam.”
Kelly is also known for a collection of unforgettable hit singles, including “Bump n’ Grind,” “Your Body’s Callin’,” “Ignition (remix),” “I’m a Flirt (remix),” and the multi-part “Trapped in the Closet” series.
Following his passion and creativity, Kelly published his first memoir, “Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me,” in 2012.
His 13th album, “The Buffet,” was released in 2015 and became his 12th No. 1 album on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Most recently, Kelly released his first Christmas album and 14th solo album, “12 Nights of Christmas,” complete with 12 new holiday songs, including “Home for Christmas.”
Tickets to the performance can be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster.com, calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting the Westbury box office.
For more information about the event, go to www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.
For more information on Kelly, visit www.r-kelly.com or follow him on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
