Cliff Richard: pop music has become too safe The industry has become too strait-laced for me. It's not adventurous. It's too safe. Sir Cliff announced plans to perform in Australia in February for his Still Reelin' and a-Rockin' tour. He also paid tribute to Elvis Presley, crediting the performer with paving the way for other artists. "Elvis was the prototype," he said. If there was no Elvis, there would be no Cliff Richard. I was an Elvis impersonator in a way. I tried to be like him. Sir Cliff will start his tour in Australia at the Brisbane Convention Centre on February 2 before playing at Sydney Opera House on February 11 and 12.