John dedicated his performance in Beijing in November to Ai , who at the time said he was deeply touched by the gesture . Dissident Chinese singer Ai Weiwei to debut a heavy metal album . Nine tracks on the album focus on Chinese politics . Inspired to break out into music industry from his 2011 detention . Elton John encouraged him to complete the album .
Dissident Chinese singer Ai Weiwei to debut a heavy metal album . Nine tracks on the album focus on Chinese politics . Inspired to break out into music industry from his 2011 detention . Elton John encouraged him to complete the album .