Elton John isn’t fairly able to take his ultimate bow. The singer who retired from touring final 12 months when he wrapped his epic Farewell Yellow Brick Street outing on July 8 introduced on Wednesday (Jan. 24) that he’ll chronicle his half-century on the highway in a guide entitled Farewell Yellow Brick Street: Recollections of My Life on Tour.
“I’m extremely excited to announce my new guide, Farewell Yellow Brick Street: Recollections of My Life On Tour, which works behind the scenes on my ultimate tour, from Allentown, PA, to Stockholm, Sweden and all over the place in between,” John wrote in an Instagram publish revealing the technicolor cowl, which finds him standing subsequent to a psychedelic piano in a trippy forest.
“It’s been a wonderful journey creating this guide and remembering the folks and locations that formed an unbelievable chapter in my life,” he added. “In addition to the tales and reminiscences, not simply from this tour however from all through my profession, I’ve included unreleased pictures and memorabilia that I hope provide you with never-before-seen insights of my life on the highway.” The 256-page guide additionally consists of behind-the-scenes photos of the present’s stage design, John’s bespoke Gucci-designed wardrobe, snaps of movie star friends and official tour pictures.
An outline guarantees that, “Readers will go on an epic visible journey by means of the Farewell Yellow Brick Street Tour whereas Elton reaches again in time to mirror on key moments in his astounding touring historical past and reminisces concerning the starting of his profession. Followers additionally get a uncommon glimpse at Elton’s private archive of posters, sketches, and never-before-seen pictures and postcards.” The poignant ahead was written by John’s husband and supervisor, David Furnish, CEO of the singer’s Rocket Leisure and the artistic director of the tour.
The guide from Disney publishing imprint Hyperion Avenue is out on Sept. 24, with Rocket Membership fan membership members and anybody ordering the guide by means of John’s official retailer slated to obtain it two week early; click on right here to pre-order.
John’s farewell tour wrapped 5 years after launching — and being delayed a number of instances because of the COVID-19 pandemic, sickness and damage — with grosses of $939.1 million and 6 million tickets offered over 330 reveals, in keeping with Billboard Boxscore. The 76-year-old singer has stated that he doesn’t wish to tour once more, however famous he would possibly play sporadic reveals sooner or later.
The ultimate North American present at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium was reside streamed on Disney+ and featured friends Dua Lipa, Brandie Carlile and Kiki Dee and launched as a live performance movie, Elton John Stay: Farewell From Dodger Stadium. The film just lately earned John an Emmy for excellent selection particular (reside), which earned the singer the coveted EGOT.
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