Elton John Receives Coldplay Tribute As He Signs Off Final European Tour With Emotional Farewell
deadline.comElton John signed off his final, final European tour on Saturday evening with an emotional two-hour concert in Stockholm – bringing to an (almost) end his fifty-year career and thousands of performances worldwide.
The singer, now 76, told his fans, “It’s been my lifeblood to play for you guys, and you’ve been absolutely magnificent, and he praised his band, “They’re really incredible.
They are the best, I tell you, the best.” Coldplay performed in Sweden on the same evening and delivered a video message to the veteran.
Frontman Chris Martin said, “From all the bands and artists you’ve helped and inspired, we love you so much. “We are so grateful for everything you’ve done for the Aids Foundation, anytime you’ve been kind to anybody.” John’s final show began with Bennie and the Jets, and included a catalogue of his hits over the past half-century.
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