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 ebook entitled Farewell Yellow Brick Street: Recollections of My Life on Tour.
“I’m extremely excited to announce my new ebook, Farewell Yellow Brick Street: Recollections of My Life On Tour, which fits 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 put up revealing the technicolor cowl, which finds him standing subsequent to a psychedelic piano in a trippy forest.
“It’s been a stupendous journey creating this ebook and remembering the folks and locations that formed an unbelievable chapter in my life,” he added. “In addition to the tales and recollections, 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 ebook additionally consists of behind-the-scenes footage of the present’s stage design, John’s bespoke Gucci-designed wardrobe, snaps of movie star visitors and official tour pictures.
An outline guarantees that, “Readers will go on an epic visible journey by way of the Farewell Yellow Brick Street Tour whereas Elton reaches again in time to replicate 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 inventive director of the tour.
The ebook from Disney publishing imprint Hyperion Avenue is out on Sept. 24, with Rocket Membership fan membership members and anybody ordering the ebook by way 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 as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, sickness and damage — with grosses of $939.1 million and 6 million tickets offered over 330 exhibits, in line with Billboard Boxscore. The 76-year-old singer has stated that he doesn’t need to tour once more, however famous he would possibly play sporadic exhibits sooner or later.
The ultimate North American present at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium was dwell streamed on Disney+ and featured visitors Dua Lipa, Brandie Carlile and Kiki Dee and launched as a live performance movie, Elton John Dwell: Farewell From Dodger Stadium. The film not too long ago earned John an Emmy for excellent selection particular (dwell), which earned the singer the coveted EGOT.
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