Leonard Cohen Readies First Tour In 15 Years

(andPOP) - Fresh off his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Montreal-born singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has announced details for a world tour -- his first time out on the road in 15 years.

The tour will kick off June 6 and 7 in Toronto, which Cohen's website credits as "the city that gave birth to his career as a recording and literary artist."

He will also play three shows at the Montreal Jazz Festival in June, before he heads across the pond for several European gigs including Glastonbury and the Big Chill in the U.K., as well as the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

The 73-year-old musician was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame on March 10 along with Madonna, John Mellencamp, The Ventures and The Dave Clark Five.

Cohen released his most recent album, "Dear Heather," in 2004. In recent years, he has also come out with a book of writings and sketches, "Book of Longing," and is working on a new musical project with composer Philip Glass.

Here are Leonard Cohen's Canadian tour dates (more may be pending):
? June 6 Toronto, ON @ Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
? June 7 Toronto, ON @ Sony Centre For The Performing Arts
? June 23 Montreal, QC @ Montreal Jazz Festival, Place Des Arts
? June 24 Montreal, QC @ Montreal Jazz Festival, Place Des Arts
? June 25 Montreal, QC @ Montreal Jazz Festival, Place Des Arts