After more than 50 years on the road, Elton John has officially retired from touring.
The renowned artist performed his final tour act at Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena on Saturday, the final stop on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
“I’ve had the most incredible career, beyond words. How fortunate am I to be able to play music for 52 years?” John, 76, told the audience as he finished his concert with “Your Song” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”
“But, you know, if it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be sitting here talking to you. You bought the singles, albums, CDs, and cassettes, but more importantly, you bought the concert tickets, and you know how much I enjoy performing live.”
After the show, the five-time Grammy winner thanked his fans for their unending support spanning more than five decades.
“My fans have been there for me every step of the way.” They’ve remained with me, they’ve supported me, they’ve been patient, and they’ve been coming to every single event,” he stated in a post-show statement, according to Consequence.
“Tonight has been a beautiful night. I’m still processing everything, and I don’t believe it’ll take a while before I’m finally done touring. I can’t tell you how much I’m going to miss the fans or how much their love has humbled me – it will live on in my heart forever.”
At one point during the event, the “Tiny Dancer” singer received a special message from Chris Martin, who was performing with his band, Coldplay, in Sweden at the same time.
“Elton, we just wanna say, from all of us here, from all the bands and artists that you’ve loved, inspired, and helped, we just love you so much,” Martin, 46, said in part. “We love you tremendously. Happy retirement and we’ll miss you terribly, dude.”
John, who has been traveling since 1970, took to Instagram earlier Saturday to deliver a poignant message before of the highly anticipated event.
“What a journey this tour has been, and now we find ourselves at the end of it,” he wrote. “Tonight is the final night.”
While John is no longer traveling, he and his management have previously announced that fans can expect to see him perform in some way in the coming years.
“It’s essential to distinguish between Elton retiring from touring and Elton not performing his very last public performance for the very last time,” John’s husband and manager, David Furnish, told Billboard last November.
“I know he will not be touring in any capacity. What you’ll see is the prospect of a spectacular one-time event or a short residency in a single place for a limited time.”
He’s Ungodly and Woke”: Guy Fieri Throws Tom Hanks Out Of His Restaurant
In what can only be described as a scene straight out of a surreal comedy sketch, Guy Fieri, the spiky-haired maestro of Flavortown, reportedly ejected none other than America’s beloved actor, Tom Hanks, from one of his diners. The reason? Fieri branded Hanks as “ungodly and woke.
” Let’s take a flavorful dive into this bizarre gastronomic tussle that’s cooking up a storm.Imagine the scene: Tom Hanks, the ever-charming Hollywood icon known for his roles as the everyman in crisis, walks into a Guy Fieri establishment, possibly seeking nothing more than a classic American meal.
Meanwhile, Fieri, the boisterous and larger-than-life chef and TV personality, renowned for his love of over-the-top flavors, is behind the counter, donning his trademark bleach-blond spikes and sunglasses.
As Hanks settles in, perhaps looking forward to a hearty plate of Fieri’s signature Trash Can Nachos, things take a turn for the absurd. Fieri, upon recognizing Hanks, approaches the table and, in a moment that defies all norms of hospitality and reason, declares Hanks “ungodly and woke” and unsuitable for the sacred halls of Flavortown.
Fieri’s accusation, “ungodly and woke,” seems like an oxymoron of epic proportions, especially when thrown at Tom Hanks, who has long been the epitome of Hollywood’s Mr. Nice Guy.
How did Hanks earn this bizarre title in the kingdom of Flavortown? Was it his portrayal of morally upright characters, or perhaps his off-screen demeanor that radiates nothing but kindness and humility?
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