Elton John to Livestream Final U.S. Concert Tour Date
Elton John will be live streaming his final U.S concert tour date in grand fashion. Per multiple outlets — including Deadline and Rolling Stone — Sir Elton’s final date of his…
Elton John will be live streaming his final U.S concert tour date in grand fashion.
Per multiple outlets -- including Deadline and Rolling Stone -- Sir Elton's final date of his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour on Sunday, November 20 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles will stream exclusively via Disney+. The news was announced at Disney's D23 Expo.
This livestream is the latest news to John's partnership with Disney+. In May, it was announced the streaming outlet secured the rights for the documentary package Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and the Years That Made His Legend. The documentary is being helmed by Academy Award-nominee R.J. Cutler and Sir Elton's longtime partner/husband David Furnish and sold for a reported $30 million.
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Of course, this isn't Disney+'s first foray into highlighting musical legends. The streaming service made a massive splash last year with The Beatles: Get Back, a three-part docuseries about the making of Let It Be that featured the full-length version of the iconic rooftop concert. The docuseries recently won five Emmy Awards.
In a statement on the documentary, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said, "There are no superlatives left to describe Elton John and his impact on music and culture — he’s simply unrivaled."
Chapek added, "Like a good Disney story, Elton’s music has both universal appeal and the ability to connect with audiences on a deeply personal level."
Furnish would add in his own statement, "Elton and I could not think of a better collaborator than R.J. Cutler for a film that represents more than just Elton’s career — it’s his life."
Furnish added, "From the Troubadour to Dodger Stadium, we knew that R.J. would help guide Elton’s story and its many layers in a way that feels authentic and evocative. We’re ecstatic to be working together."
Elton John is undoubtedly one of music's biggest icons of all time, but he might just be a fashion icon as well.
Since the '70s, Sir Elton has pushed the envelope both on stage and off. Take a look through the gallery below at 16 wild outfits from Elton.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Tommaso Boddi/Getty ImagesEven the most conservative of Elton John's red carpet looks involve incredible eye wear, which is just one of many reasons why he's so beloved.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIs this look very '80s? Yes, but I'd put good money on Sir Elton still being able to pull this off today!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesEmbroidery, sequins and ruffles?! Elton John has never met an accent he didn't like.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesSir Elton is one of the few people in the history of time that can be both elegant and flashy. He's truly the best!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIf you thought Slash was the only rock star to perfectly pull off a top hat, you've clearly never seen this photo.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesElton John, and only Elton John, can make an Ed Hardy-inspired design look absolutely elegant.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRoyal blue for music royalty? Obviously!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesThe fact Elton matched the color of his lenses to his sequined blazer is the definition of thoughtful.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIs it a robe? A cape? It doesn't matter, and I want one in every color.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
McCarthy/Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesA stage costume? Nope...just another Tuesday.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Claire Greenway/Getty ImagesCaptain Morgan wishes he had as much swagger as Sir Elton!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Getty ImagesThis isn't a staged photo for the "Got Milk?" campaign. This was actually a candid of Elton enjoying a glass of milk at home.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty ImagesFrankly, a jacket that's around 30-40 percent lapel is a look that should come back.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Jack Kay/Express/Getty ImagesOne cool thing about this photo being black and white is pretending that Sir Elton is dressed like the grooviest bee EVER!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesNew rule: All military uniforms must be at minimum 20 percent bedazzled.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Gabe Palacio/ImageDirectNote to self: No matter how hard you try, Elton's blazer game will be superior to pretty much anyone else on the face of the Earth.
