Elton John celebrated his newly minted EGOT standing in a sentimental submit on Monday night time (Jan. 15) after an Emmys win for his Elton John Dwell: Farewell From Dodgers Stadium put the pop legend into rarified air.
“We received an Emmy and I’m on cloud 9!! Receiving this recognition is a testomony to the eagerness and dedication of everybody concerned, and I’m so deeply grateful,” John wrote in an Instagram submit that includes the particular’s poster and a picture from his wild, piano-jumping Seventies heyday as an evidence for why he couldn’t be there in individual.
“While I’m gutted that I couldn’t be there to simply accept this award in individual– I not too long ago underwent a knee operation, a delicate reminder, maybe, of a lifetime spent leaping off pianos (see pic 2!) – my heartfelt thanks exit to the @televisionacad and all those that took the time to vote. This award displays the collective effort and creativity of an incredible group,” John added. One of many particular’s govt producers, Gabe Turner, accepted the award on John’s behalf on the ceremony, noting that the 76-year-old singer had not too long ago undergone a knee operation.
The Dodger Stadium particular received the Primetime Emmy for excellent selection particular (dwell), making John the nineteenth performer to do a clean-sweep of the highest leisure awards (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). Sir Elton is 76 years and 9 months previous, making him the second-oldest performer to finish the EGOT; English actor Sir John Gielgud was 87 years and 4 months when he accomplished the sweep in 1991.
John’s assertion went on to thank streamer Disney+, in addition to his associate and one of many particular’s govt producers, David Furnish and others concerned within the occasion. “A particular acknowledgment goes to the distinctive band and the complete crew of the Farewell Yellow Brick Highway tour. Your dedication and expertise have at all times been the driving drive that retains our unimaginable followers entertained night time after night time,” John wrote, additionally thanking the present’s particular company: Dua Lipa, Brandi Carlile and Kiki Dee, in addition to his publicity-shy longtime lyricist, Bernie Taupin, who joined him on stage that night time.
“Thanks to all of the followers, pals, and collaborators who’ve supported me all through the years,” he concluded. “Honoured to have joined the hallowed ranks of EGOT winners, right here’s to the enjoyment of music and the magic it brings to our lives!” John’s submit included a bathe of congratulations from pals and fellow musicians, together with well-wishes from style icon Donatella Versace, Public Enemy’s Taste Flav, Maren Morris and Carlile.
See John’s submit under.
