Chris De Burgh defends Iran concert plan
Singer Chris de Burgh has defended his plans to sing in Iran.
The crooner is set to become the first Western musician to perform in the country since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Reports have suggested that censors may not allow de Burgh to use the lyrics “cheek to cheek” from his famous song 'Lady In Red'.
The 59-year-old Irish singer told Sky News he would make a final decision about performing after visiting the country next month.
He said: “My friends and I are not politically naive – we know what the situation has been.
“I’m very fortunate that my music has been accepted there for more than 20 years.
“I go to sing for people, I do not go to sing for governments.
“We’ve thought about it for a long time. It’s not just ’We accept the invite, thanks very much, we’re going to go’.
“Those people that say ’You shouldn’t go’, I say to them ’Well, what are you doing to make a difference? I want to make a difference.”’
The singer is expected to play a 12,000-seater stadium in Tehran later this summer.
