Goodbye yellow brick road: Elton John thanks fans at final show
Elton John called performing for his dedicated fans his “lifeblood,” and thanked them for supporting his lengthy career.The iconic 76-year-old musician previously announced the show at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden would be his last. John began the tour in 2018 and performed 330 shows around the globe.
(The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour was halted for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)John was on stage for two-and-a-half hours on Saturday and played 23 hit tunes in four different campy, glittering outfits.While sitting at his grand piano, John told the crowd of thousands how much “I adore to play live.”“It’s been my lifeblood to play for you guys and you’ve been absolutely magnificent,” he continued.John thanked his “kick-ass” band for the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.Coldplay frontman Chris Martin called in to John’s concert while on stage at his own show in Gothenburg, Sweden, on the same night.Martin, 46, praised John’s extensive and much-loved career to his own audience.“We want to say from all of us here, all the artists you’ve loved and inspired and helped — we love you so much, we’re so grateful for everything you’ve done for us,” Martin said amid raucous applause.A post shared by Coldplay (@coldplay)Martin also noted John’s lifelong work with his AIDS foundation, his advocacy for the LGBTQ2+ community and his fashion influence.“We love you so much, happy retirement and we’re going to miss you so much,” Martin said.Before closing the show with his song Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, John said: “I’ve had the most wonderful career, beyond belief. Fifty-two years of pure joy playing music, how lucky am I to play music?”“But I wouldn’t be sitting here if it wasn’t for you.
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