Elton John pronounces ebook detailing farewell tour
Sir Elton John has introduced a brand new ebook detailing his five-year farewell tour, entitled Farewell Yellow Brick Street: Recollections of My Life on Tour.
Earlier as we speak (January 25), Elton John took to his Instagram account to announce the discharge. “I’m extremely excited to announce my new ebook, Farewell Yellow Brick Street: Recollections of My Life On Tour, which matches behind the scenes on my remaining tour, from Allentown, PA, to Stockholm, Sweden and in all places in between,” its caption learn. “It’s been a phenomenal journey creating this ebook and remembering the individuals and locations that formed an unimaginable chapter in my life.”
Set to be printed by Disney Publishing imprint Hyperion Avenue, the picture memoir will even function behind-the-scenes snaps of the stage’s design, his Gucci-designed wardrobe, celeb attendees, posters, sketches and extra, except for a foreword by the tour’s supervisor and artistic designer, Rocket Leisure CEO David Furnish.
Slated for launch on September 24, followers and members of the Rocket Membership fanclub can pre-order the ebook by way of Elton John’s official webstore to obtain a replica two weeks earlier than it hits bookstore cabinets.
Elton John’s ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Street’ tour was initially scheduled to conclude in 2021, however the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside a hip damage which compelled him to postpone remaining his Eurpoe and UK dates in September 2021, led to the tour’s extension into 2023. On the time John introduced the postponement, he revealed that his damage was a results of a fall he had skilled through the summer season that yr. “On the finish of my summer season break I fell awkwardly on a tough floor and have been in appreciable ache and discomfort in my hip ever since,” he wrote in a press release.
Nonetheless, the tour’s continuation in 2022 entailed a few of John’s greatest reveals, together with his remaining North American live performance at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium. That present featured assist from Dua Lipa, Brandie Carlile and Kiki Dee, and was livestreamed on Disney+. The live performance was finally edited and launched as a live performance movie entitled Elton John Dwell: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, which earned John an Emmy for Excellent Selection Particular (Dwell) on the 2024 ceremony and at last led him to realize EGOT standing.
Throughout his acceptance speech, he expressed his gratitude and delight to be included within the ranks of Audrey Hepburn, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson. “I’m extremely humbled to be becoming a member of the unbelievably proficient group of EGOT winners tonight,” John stated. “The journey to this second has been stuffed with ardour, dedication, and the unwavering assist of my followers all around the globe.”
NME awarded Elton John’s remaining UK live performance at Glastonbury 5 stars, with Andrew Trendell praising the live performance’s excellent setlist and quite a few visitor appearances. “Sir Elton left every part on the sector,” he wrote. “It was a Glasto set for the ages from a real all-time nice. We’ll by no means see his form once more. So lengthy, Rocketman – and thanks.”