Elton John has confirmed that he won’t be playing in the UK again in an emotional post after headlining Glastonbury.
The 76-year-old music icon took to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday night (June 25) and blew away a massive crowd and the rest of the nation with his epic headline set.
The Rocket Man hitmaker graced the stage at Worthy Farm as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour and hinted that Brits might see him one more time.
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In January in 2018 he would be retiring from touring, but just hours after his jaw-dropping Glastonbury set, he released new music, which some fans took as an indication he was going to return with more UK shows.
But Elton took to social media with heartbreaking news, confirming that his Glastonbury headline set was indeed his final UK performance.
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On his official Instagram account, he wrote: “Thank you, Glastonbury!
“The energy last night was like nothing else, and I couldn’t be more grateful to the crowd and the people watching at home for all your love and support. You will be in my heart and soul forever.”
Elton added: “UK, what a farewell. I love you,” before adding a waving emoji and a union flag emoji.
And huge stars across the showbiz industry as well as his devoted fans flooded the comments section as they reacted to his incredible set.
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Longtime friend David Beckham wrote: “No Thank you @eltonjohn,” with a red love heart emoji.
One fan gushed: “You stole the show last night. I’ve not seen a crowd and atmosphere like that, since Queen at Live Aid.
“The word “Legend” gets banded about all too often these days, but you Sir Elton John, are a LIVING LEGEND! – as a fan, I thank you for all your contribution to music. Your songs will live on for generations.”
Another exclaimed: “Thank you Elton. 53 years of service to the music industry. You’ve brought colour and light into everyones lives.”
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The Candle In the Wind singer brought out several special guests, with Jacob Lusk up first who was followed by Stephen Sanchez.
The Killers singer Brandon Flowers was confirmed as the third guest and Rina Sawayama was the fourth singer that Elton brought out.
The Rocketman singer embarked on his three-year World Tour in September 2018 in the United States.
He has so far played to over 5.3 Million fans as he prepares to draw his long series of concerts to an end at the beginning of July in Stockholm in Sweden.
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