On this day in 2008, Leonard brought his world tour to his hometown of Montreal, his first performance there in 15 years. Rubin Fogel, who promoted many of Cohen's Canadian concerts and has witnessed some of the best performances on earth, raved to the Montreal Gazette about Leonard's recent Canadian concerts:
"Without a doubt, it's the most incredible experience in music I've ever had. Every show he did began with standing ovations, followed by smiles, tears and more standing ovations. I've never seen a performer touch so many diverse audiences like he does. He seeks perfection and achieves it. He also happens to be one of the most incredible humans I've ever met. That's what it's all about."
Photo of Leonard performing in Montreal by Marcos Townsend, Montreal Gazette.
