The country legend announced Feb. 15 that he was canceling several indoor concerts in an abundance of caution. Sir Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour had already been rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and had been due to kick off the UK and European leg later this year. Sir Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour had already been rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and had been due to kick off the UK and European leg Glastonbury Festival 2023: Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses to America is changing fast! John returned to touring Jan. 19 with a performance in New Orleans. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Elton John Jan. 25, 2022. He was supposed to perform at the American Airlines Center Tuesday and Wednesday as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Elton John The 22 canceled tour dates originally scheduled to begin in November will resume again in April 2023 in London. I Guess Thats Why They Call It the Blues His next He has been told by his medical advisors that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery, read a statement. Musical icon Elton John is bookending his illustrious career with his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which is set to continue through 2022 into 2023. New Book on Radical Music of the Sixties, Whole World in an Uproar, Wayne Shorter, Saxophonist & Composer Who Co-Founded Weather Report, Dies, Back to the Future Musical Coming to Broadway, The Doobie Brothers The Captain and Me: Polishing a Diamond, Pink Floyd Sets Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set. Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant, holding the show on January 31 simply contains too many risks. The set at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La., marked the legendary performers first full concert since March 7, 2020, in Australia, when live performances began to shut down around the globe due to the pandemic. Lauryn Hill announced on Jan. 21 that the reunion tour was off. Elton John performs during the "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in New Orleans. Johnsaid he plans to uphold his commitment to perform at a charity event for Global Citizen on Sept. 25, as he doesnt want to let a charity down, and added that his performance at the event will be physically different from his usual performances. He shared in his Instagram He played at the Crescent City in New Orleans on Jan. 19. According to a statement from the venue, there was a recent COVID-19 outbreak on the tour, and the show was rescheduled for the end of the month. The 66-year-old former Van Halen singer was slated to cap his career with a string of five farewell residency shows at Las Vegas House of Blues at Mandalay Bay in January after canceling his planned New Years Eve and New Years Day shows at the venue due to the rapid spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Elton John Elton John, Adele, Harry Styles, and More Unable to Perform at Elton Johns final Houston concert cancelled due to Astros With only 6 shows left in the tour, it breaks my heart that we unfortunately wont be able to continue, Wolfgang Van Halen wrote. John Peel, born John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, was a popular British DJ. Elton John, New Orleans, January 19, 2022 (Photo: Ben Gibson/Rocket Entertainment; used with permission). Have something to tell us about this article? All Rights reserved. The indie band announced on Jan. 12 that it was postponing its European tour dates. Our tickets are still on the shelf and were looking forward to seeing you when you get back to health. Sir Elton John has cancelled and rescheduled a number of concerts as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Have Mercy On The Criminal Like many concerts and sporting events Elton Johns show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Born and raised in Dallas, Norris graduated from Southern Methodist University with degrees in both journalism and political science. The statement continued, Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms. (These are listed in descending order of announcement, sofind the latest cancellations at the very top. Levon Elton John I was so excited to come play for you all, so this is hugely disappointing, Sawayama shared via social media. Elton John I will be undertaking a program of intensive physiotherapy that will ensure a full recovery and a return to full mobility without pain, he added. The BCB team brings you the latest Breaking News, Contests, On This Day rock history stories, Classic Videos, retro-Charts and more. Because I believe you deserve that, Ive made the difficult decisions to reschedule the tour., The band announced April 6 that it was canceling the last six shows of its Young Guns tour after both band and crew members came down with COVID-19. Could you tell the difference between this plant-based egg and a Meet the sailing robots trying to solve climate change, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Im working with the SNL team to lock in a new date though! Candle In The Wind (solo) He will then travel take his final bow in North America, with a stadium run that begins in Philadelphia on July 15, 2022 before concluding with back-to-back performances at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on November 19 and 20, 2022 commemorating his iconic performance at the historic venue in October 1975. Johnthen heads overseas before returning to North America for a run of stadiums starting July 15 in Philadelphia. Dates that were initially supposed to take place at the end of last year in 2021, but the decision was made to postpone the tour due to the then-ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Elton John This is a new experience for us, Ive never had this amount of time off in my life playing music, well at least since I was 17 years of age, he said to the audience. The good news, she said, was that she promised shell return to the EU again soon with what she described as a bigger show and new music (EEEEE)., The Recording Academy postponed the 64th annual Grammy Awards due to the spreading COVID-19 omicron variant, the organization announced. Sir Elton concluded his statement, saying: I know how patient my incredible fans have been since Covid halted touring last year, and it breaks my heart to keep you waiting any longer. NPS AWARDS GRANTS TO HISTORIC SITES IN UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, DOCTORS ORDER MUSIC ICON TONY BENNETT TO STOP GIVING LIVE SHOWS, MUSICS BIGGEST STARS TO UNITE FOR WORLDWIDE CONCERT AIMED AT CLIMATE CHANGE, POVERTY AND VACCINE EQUITY, CRIME HISTORIAN DIGGING ON FACEBOOK LIVE TO INVESTIGATE INFAMOUS DB COOPER PLANE-HIJACKING, JACKASS STAR BITTEN BY SHARK WHILE FILMING SHARK WEEK STUNT, THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Just three dates after the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour originally resumed on January 19, 2022, the star had tested positive for Covid-19. Sir Elton John has postponed his upcoming 2021 UK and European tour until 2023, due to a hip injury from this summer when he "fell awkwardly". Elton John has COVID-19, cancels shows on farewell tour - USA Your Song Get well soon! 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