<P> At one point , Elton John held the all - time record for greatest number of appearances at the Garden with 64 shows . In a 2009 press release , John was quoted as saying `` Madison Square Garden is my favorite venue in the whole world . I chose to have my 60th birthday concert there , because of all the incredible memories I 've had playing the venue . '' Billy Joel , who broke the record , stated `` Madison Square Garden is the center of the universe as far as I 'm concerned . It has the best acoustics , the best audiences , the best reputation , and the best history of great artists who have played there . It is the iconic , holy temple of rock and roll for most touring acts and , being a New Yorker , it holds a special significance to me . '' </P>
<P> At one point , Elton John held the all - time record for greatest number of appearances at the Garden with 64 shows . In a 2009 press release , John was quoted as saying `` Madison Square Garden is my favorite venue in the whole world . I chose to have my 60th birthday concert there , because of all the incredible memories I 've had playing the venue . '' Billy Joel , who broke the record , stated `` Madison Square Garden is the center of the universe as far as I 'm concerned . It has the best acoustics , the best audiences , the best reputation , and the best history of great artists who have played there . It is the iconic , holy temple of rock and roll for most touring acts and , being a New Yorker , it holds a special significance to me . '' </P>
who has performed the most at madison square garden
who has performed the most at madison square garden
Billy Joel
Billy Joel