{"id":77777,"date":"2024-05-23T17:01:16","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/?p=77777"},"modified":"2024-05-23T17:01:16","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:01:16","slug":"elton-john-thanks-his-fans-for-52-years-of-pure-joy-as-he-concludes-his-touring-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/elton-john-thanks-his-fans-for-52-years-of-pure-joy-as-he-concludes-his-touring-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Elton John thanks his fans for \u201952 years of pure joy\u2019 as he concludes his touring career&hellip;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>\u201cFarewell Yellow Brick Road tour\u201d has come to an end to the disappointment of many of the The Rocket Man\u2019s fans.\n<p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-77795 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/inovatestory.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/05%5C/download-2.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"800\"' height='\"576\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/download-2.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Sir Elton John\u2019s stunning performance on June 8th at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2023, was the singer\u2019s last ever as a touring artist, as per his website. The tour was supposed to end in 2021 but it was delayed due to the pandemics.\n</p><h3>However, although this might seem like the end of an incredibly rich and influential music career, Sir Elton John hinted that he could feature again in some capacity in the future.\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-77794 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/inovatestory.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/05%5C/1200px-Elton_John_2011_Shankbone_2.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1200\"' height='\"1500\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1200px-Elton_John_2011_Shankbone_2.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Over the course of the years and during his career which has spanned over fifty years, Sir Elton gave the world some brilliant music and unforgettable shows. According to his website, his last tour\u2019s shows were watched by more than 6 million people around the world.\n</p><p>What prompted the decision to retire from touring was John\u2019s wish to spend more time with his husband David Furnish and the couple\u2019s two sons, Elijah and Zachary.\n</p><p>\u201cWe had children and had changed our lives and in 2015, we sat down with their school schedule and we said I\u2019m going to miss too much of this,\u201d the Your Song star told Cooper.\n</p><h3>As expected, the final tour date was a very special occasion involving many emotions. It marked the end of one of the most successful careers in the world of music.\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-77796 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/inovatestory.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/05%5C/elton-john-speaks-onstage-during-the-38th-annual-rock-roll-news-photo-1705384384.jpeg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"642\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/elton-john-speaks-onstage-during-the-38th-annual-rock-roll-news-photo-1705384384.jpeg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>In a Monday Instagram post, Sir Elton wrote: \u201cWhen we set off on my final tour in 2018, I couldn\u2019t have foreseen in my wildest dreams the twists and turns and the highs and lows this tour \u2013 and the whole world \u2013 would have experienced in the next 5 years.\n</p><p>\u201cAnd every step of the way, my fans have been there. You have stuck with me, you have supported me, you have been patient and you have kept turning out for every single last show.\n</p><p>LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM \u2013 MARCH 27: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Sir Elton John departs the Royal Courts of Justice on March 27, 2023 in London, England. Sir Elton John and PrinceHarry, Duke of Sussex are two of several claimants in a lawsuit against Associated.\n</p><p><em><strong>\u201cSaturday night was magical. I\u2019m trying to process it and I don\u2019t think it will sink in for a while yet that I\u2019m finally finished touring.\u201cI can\u2019t tell you how much I\u2019m going to miss you all and how much your support has humbled me \u2013 it will stay with me forever.\u201d\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' wp-image-77797 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/inovatestory.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/05%5C/Screen-Shot-2024-05-23-at-16.59.03.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"634\"' height='\"460\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screen-Shot-2024-05-23-at-16.59.03.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>His last tour show in Sweden featured four dazzling costumes. The 77-year-old addressed the crowds on the night, telling them: <em><strong>\u201cYou have no idea how much that means to me,\u201d recalling his first ever performance in Sweden in 1971, more than 50 years ago.\n<p><em><strong>\u201cI\u2019ve had the most incredible career, beyond words. How fortunate am I to be able to play music for 52 years?\u201d John told the audience as he finished his concert with \u201cYour Song\u201d and \u201cGoodbye Yellow Brick Road.\u201d\n<p>\u201cBut, you know, if it wasn\u2019t for you, I wouldn\u2019t 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.\u201d\n</p><p>As his final show was coming to an end, Sir Elton reminded his fans that they will remain in his \u201chead, heart and soul,\u201d saying once again he will <strong>\u201cnever be touring again.\u201d\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cFarewell Yellow Brick Road tour\u201d has come to an end to the disappointment of many of the The Rocket Man\u2019s fans. Sir Elton John\u2019s stunning performance on June 8th at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2023, was the singer\u2019s last ever as a touring artist, as per his website. 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