End of an era: Elton John completes farewell tour (9 photos)
For more than five decades, Sir Elton John has delighted the public with hits, bright costumes and extravagant shows. But all good things ever ends. The musician played the last concert of his farewell tour in Stockholm.
Elton John said goodbye to the audience
Elton John, the icon of British pop music, has completed his extravagant, bright, filled with catchy songs and legendary outfits, creative way. On Saturday, July 8, he performed at Stockholm with the last concert of his final tour "Farewell Yellow Brick Road.
The tour started in September 2018 but had to suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions and later due to a hip injury, which the singer received in 2021.
"This evening is significant, because this is the last show in the framework of tour. This is the 330th gig including Glastonbury, we did 330 gigs in 663 days. It's just incredible," the performer addressed the audience.
"I've been touring since I was 17, I have an amazing life. I really lucky and I love every minute of it. The rest of the time I want to spend family."
Elton John's musical legacy will live on forever
The tour became the highest-grossing tour in history. More than 800 have been collected million dollars. The audience was prepared for an epic journey through the vast the singer's discography, evoking memories, causing shivers down the spine, when such hits as "Your Song", "I'm Still Standing" and, of course, "Rocket Man".
Glory came to the Brit back in the 70s, and since then he has written many hits
Last month, Elton John performed at the legendary Glastonbury festival, where he put on an enchanting show for the audience.
The singer knows how to impress not only with his songs, but also with a sense of style
Once upon a time, his frilly outfits and behavior shocked public, but, as the Briton himself admitted, in this way he fights children's complexes.
The legend performed the most famous hits in front of 50 thousand spectators
Elton John's voice and music are easily recognizable - poetic texts that touch the soul, and a manner of performance that attracts everyone attention. No wonder he has armies of fans all over the place. the world.