Elton John was hospitalized after falling at his home in the south of France, but was discharged and is now in good health. The 76-year-old singer had been spending time in France since the end of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which marked his official retirement from touring after nearly 50 years on the road. John expressed his excitement about spending more time with his family, including his husband and their two sons, and dedicating more time to his philanthropic work.
Elton John concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Stockholm, Sweden, marking the end of his 50-year touring career. The tour, which began in 2018, entertained over 6.25 million fans. During the final show, Coldplay appeared via live video link-up to express gratitude for John's contributions to AIDS and LGBTQ rights. After the performance, John released a statement expressing his appreciation for his fans' support throughout the years. The tour's conclusion was a bittersweet moment for John, who reflected on his long and successful career.
Elton John concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Stockholm, Sweden, thanking fans for their support over his 50-year career. He expressed gratitude for their continuous attendance at his concerts and acknowledged their role in his success. While he stated that he will no longer be touring, he hinted at the possibility of future projects. The final song of the night was "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." The tour began in 2018 and included a memorable performance at Glastonbury festival.
Elton John concluded his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour with his final planned performance in Stockholm, marking 52 years since his first show in the city. The 76-year-old singer expressed his gratitude to his fans and described the night as "magical." John reflected on the unexpected twists and turns of the past five years and thanked his loyal supporters for their patience and unwavering support. The tour, which began in 2018, was delayed due to a hip injury. John bid farewell to the U.S. in November with his final performance at Dodger Stadium.
Elton John delivered a career-spanning set and welcomed surprise guests during his headlining performance at the Glastonbury festival on Sunday night. The gig was the final UK stop on Elton’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, and the iconic singer pulled out all the stops to make sure it was a memorable affair. The performance began with a cover of the Who's "Pinball Wizard," and John rocked through many of his most beloved hits, including "The Bitch Is Back," "Bennie and the Jets," "Daniel," and "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues."
Elton John has compared set lists for shows to having sex, saying that they should start off well, chill out a little bit, and then towards the end, all hell breaks loose. As his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour comes to an end, he plans to demonstrate this with a unique performance at the Glastonbury Festival on June 25, which he says will be a different show to what people have been seeing. John admitted he was a little nervous since he’s never played Glastonbury, or even visited the festival, before.
Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, which aired live on Disney+ on Nov. 20, captured the experience of an Elton John concert, 47 years after his historic 1975 performance at the Los Angeles ballpark. The concert event, produced by Rocket Entertainment, could earn an Emmy nomination and lead to the final piece of the EGOT puzzle for the British icon. John discusses the concert special and having a No. 1 hit at 75, recalls Aretha Franklin’s last performance and gives his thoughts on inching toward EGOT status. John also plans to record a new album soon.
Sir Elton John has revealed that he walked six miles a week in his swimming pool to get in shape for the final leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The 76-year-old singer also celebrated his birthday with his husband and two children, receiving a cake featuring himself in fondant icing playing the piano. Sir Elton's final UK appearance will be at Glastonbury in June before his final date the following month in Sweden.
