After an incredible 52-year career, Elton John has officially retired from touring. The music legend, now 76, performed his final concert at Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.
As he concluded his show with heartfelt renditions of “Your Song” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” Elton expressed his gratitude to the audience for their unwavering support over the years.
Elton acknowledged the role his fans played in his success, saying, “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 took a moment to thank his fans in a post-show statement. He expressed his deep appreciation for their continued support, emphasizing that they have been with him every step of the way.
Elton reflected on the significance of the night, acknowledging that it would take some time for him to fully comprehend the reality of his retirement. He expressed, “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.”
During the final concert, Elton received a touching message from Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, who was performing in Sweden at the same time.
Chris conveyed the collective love and admiration of the music community, saying, “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. Happy retirement and we’ll miss you terribly, dude.”
As the end of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour approached, Elton took to Instagram to reflect on the incredible journey. He expressed his gratitude to his fans, writing, “What a journey this tour has been, and now we find ourselves at the end of it. Tonight is the final night.”
While Elton will no longer be embarking on tours, he and his management have announced that fans can still expect to see him perform in some capacity in the coming years.
David Furnish, Elton’s husband and manager, clarified that although Elton will not be touring, there may be special one-time events or short residencies in specific locations.
Though Elton John’s touring days have come to an end, the impact of his music and the memories he has created with his fans will continue to resonate for generations to come.
