The rock legend is as powerful as ever in the first show of his farewell tour of Australia.
Elton John in the first show of his final tour in Australia.Sir Elton John: the history-making, record-breaking, multiple Grammy-winning legend has never lost his shine over five decades.
Wearing his signature sunglasses and bling, and with the piano as his playground, the 75-year-old’s infectious energy appears boundless as he takes us through a catalogue of hits fromAt the same time, the rock legend, who has endured his own struggles with mental health, is just as powerful in more poignant ballads such asPercussionist Ray Cooper and Davey Johnstone on vocals and guitar are stand-outs in a brilliant band that John admits is “probably my favourite”.
Befitting for a giant star, John goes out like a supernova. And while he says, “we’ll never see the light of someone like Aretha Franklin again”, his own light will continue to reach us long after he’s gone. Elton John plays a final show in Newcastle on Tuesday evening before winding up his Australian tour in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
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