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It has been announced that Elton John will headline Glastonbury Festival next summer, playing his last ever UK date of his farewell tour.
The pop star will play on the Pyramid stage on Sunday, June 25, closing the festival's mains stage. It represents only the second time the Rocket Man singer has made an appearance at a UK festival. Last month he played his final US show at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium, a standout performance with an appearance from his Cold Heart collaborator Dua Lipa. --Elton John to headline Glastonbury 2023 and it will be his last ever UK show 12.2.22
The pop star will play on the Pyramid stage on Sunday, June 25, closing the festival's mains stage. It represents only the second time the Rocket Man singer has made an appearance at a UK festival. Last month he played his final US show at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium, a standout performance with an appearance from his Cold Heart collaborator Dua Lipa. --Elton John to headline Glastonbury 2023 and it will be his last ever UK show 12.2.22
Nov 21, 2022: Los Angeles Times: Goodbye, Elton John: Inside the music legend’s final Dodger Stadium concert
After a dazzling opener on Thursday and a triumphant encore on Saturday (“Saturday, Saaaaturday!”), Elton John returned to Dodger Stadium on Sunday for his final North American bow.
After a dazzling opener on Thursday and a triumphant encore on Saturday (“Saturday, Saaaaturday!”), Elton John returned to Dodger Stadium on Sunday for his final North American bow.
Nov 21, 2022: Entertainment Weekly: Elton John dons robe version of his classic 1975 Dodger Stadium look at final farewell show
Elton John recreated his classic Dodger Stadium look... at Dodger Stadium no less.
As Dua Lipa joined the Rocket Man on stage at Dodger Stadium in L.A. for the final show of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road North American tour, John suited up in a sequin-bedazzled robe adorned with his initials, as well a sparkling baseball cap featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers logo.
Elton John recreated his classic Dodger Stadium look... at Dodger Stadium no less.
As Dua Lipa joined the Rocket Man on stage at Dodger Stadium in L.A. for the final show of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road North American tour, John suited up in a sequin-bedazzled robe adorned with his initials, as well a sparkling baseball cap featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers logo.
Sept 22, 2013: CBS News: Elton John pays tribute to Liberace at the Emmys
Sir Elton John paid tribute to the late Liberace at the 2013 Emmy Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Sir Elton John paid tribute to the late Liberace at the 2013 Emmy Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date.
In his four-decade career John has sold more than 250 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time.His single "Candle in the Wind 1997" has sold over 33 million copies worldwide, and is the best selling single in Billboard history. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No. 1 US albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, four No. 2 hits, and nine No. 1 hits. He has won six Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him Number 49 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Having been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1996, John received a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music and charitable services" in 1998. He has been heavily involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s, and In 1992, he established the Elton John AIDS Foundation and a year later began hosting the annual Academy Award Party, which has since become one of the most high-profile Oscar parties in the Hollywood film industry. Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $200 million. John entered into a civil partnership with David Furnishon 21 December 2005 and continues to be a champion for LGBT social movements. In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked him as the most successful male solo artist on "The Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists" (third overall, behind only The Beatles and Madonna)
In his four-decade career John has sold more than 250 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time.His single "Candle in the Wind 1997" has sold over 33 million copies worldwide, and is the best selling single in Billboard history. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No. 1 US albums, 56 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, four No. 2 hits, and nine No. 1 hits. He has won six Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him Number 49 on its list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.
John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Having been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1996, John received a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music and charitable services" in 1998. He has been heavily involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s, and In 1992, he established the Elton John AIDS Foundation and a year later began hosting the annual Academy Award Party, which has since become one of the most high-profile Oscar parties in the Hollywood film industry. Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $200 million. John entered into a civil partnership with David Furnishon 21 December 2005 and continues to be a champion for LGBT social movements. In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked him as the most successful male solo artist on "The Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists" (third overall, behind only The Beatles and Madonna)
"Tiny Dancer" b/w "Razor Face" was released on February 7, 1972. The song was written by Taupin to capture the spirit of California in 1970 encapsulated by the many beautiful women he met. A common misconception concerning this song is that it was written for Maxine Feibelman, Bernie Taupin's first wife. Rather, the song was simply dedicated to her on the album Madman Across the Water.
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Elton John in His Own Words:
"I am the most well-known homosexual in the world."
“I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems. On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don't know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East -- you're as good as dead.” |
"I think people should be free to engage in any sexual practices they choose; they should draw the line at goats though."
“Religion promotes the hatred and spite against gays. From my point of view, I would ban religion completely. Organised religion doesn't seem to work. It turns people into really hateful lemmings and it's not really compassionate.” |
Rolling Stone Magazine Aug 16, 1973
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE AUGUST 18, 1975
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE JANUARY 16, 1978
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June 10, 1971
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01.16.13 Surrogate Births a son for Elton John and Friend
Last week, reports fizzled after claims that the singer and his partner added another whippersnapper to their family, but now, that scoop is actually REAL!!!The couple's son was born in El Lay at 6:40 p.m. via surrogate, which was only a day after they denied that they were having another BABEz. Excited about their new 8 pound miracle, John and Furnish said: "Both of us have longed to have children, but the reality that we now have two sons is almost unbelievable. The birth of our second son completes our family in a most precious and perfect way. It is difficult to fully express how we are feeling at this time, we are just overwhelmed with happiness and excitement." Elton and David named their newborn boy Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, which makes A LOT of sense 'cuz their 2-year-old son also got dubbed a long name, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John. (SOURCE: Perez Hilton)
