Legendary British artist Elton John has announced that his retirement from live performance will take place during the prestigious Glastonbury Festival. This will be the rocker’s first performance at the festival and he said he couldn’t have wished for a better end to his career. For this highly anticipated performance, Elton John has devised an entirely new show that promises to be something special and go straight into the Glastonbury history books.
Elton John leaves Glastonbury Festival venue
Glastonbury Festival marks the final date of Sir Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in the UK, giving the artist one last chance to perform live in his home country. The farewell tour has started in the US and will end in Stockholm on July 8. However, placement at the Glastonbury Festival is considered “something out of the ordinary” for the English artist, despite the worldwide fame and many successes he has achieved during his career.
Elton John has always expressed a great love for the Glastonbury Festival, declaring that what he loves most is not the big names performing, but the people performing on smaller stages. Despite his 76 years of age and some health problems, Sir Elton John’s enthusiasm for music remains unchanged. However, after the tour she said that she would like to spend more time with her family and children.
Despite announcing his departure from live performance, it is not entirely certain that this is the real end for Elton John. The artist’s husband David Furnish has indicated that Elton will not be sitting on the couch with the remote, but will instead be back in the studio in October to work on his next album. Furnish shared his excitement for this new project and hinted at possible collaborations with internationally renowned artists.
For his Glastonbury Festival performance, Elton John will be accompanied on stage by four special guests, creating a star-studded line-up. Names to circulate there include Lady Gaga, Harry Styles and Rocketman interpreter Taron Egerton. In addition, there is speculation that Sir Paul McCartney, who headlined the festival last year, may also attend alongside Sir Elton.
Elton John’s departure for live performance represents a seminal moment for the music landscape, and his Glastonbury Festival show promises to be an unforgettable event. This will be the last chance for fans to see the British icon on stage to express their gratitude and appreciation for an extraordinary career that has left an indelible mark on music history.