The rockers announced on Jan. 24, just days after their Saturday Night Live debut, that they were postponing their European tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite intensive physio and specialist treatment, the pain has continued to get worse and is leading to increasing difficulties moving. Just three dates after the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour originally Due to the ongoing restrictions resulting from the recent COVID surge, Im having to cancel all my European dates in March this year. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston. Johns swan song launched in September 2018 with a planned 300 shows on the docket. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Related: Links for 100s of classic rock tours. But, I really miss being on the road and performing for my beloved fans John said in a statement at It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for Covid-19. We will be back torock out with everyone and we hope to have some exciting news to announce soon., The iconic artist announced Jan. 25 that he was postponing the Dallas dates of his farewell tour after contracting the virus. Due to recent COVID-19 exposure on my team and to keep everyone safe I wont be able to perform on SNL this weekend, he shared on Instagram Stories. Sad Songs (Say So Much) Friday's announcement means that the three acts closing each day on the Pyramid Stage are almost entirely comprised of white men. Have something to tell us about this article? close panel. 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Rocket Man Jan. 25, 2022. Your Song Fans should hold on to their tickets as they will be honored at the rescheduled dates to be announced soon. His prolonged goodbye to touring is now scheduled to end in summer 2023. If you'd like to sign up now, fill out the form below and we will add you as soon as we finish the transition. I wish you happiness, love, health, peace, and thank you for all the years of your incredible support, he told the audience before the closing number at Simmons Bank Arena on Jan. 29. But as we all know, Covid is still here and despite being careful these things happen. Elton Johns recently revived Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is hitting pause this week as the singer has tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. After delays due to COVID, it was decided rather than postpone the tour yet again, the decision has been taken to cancel the tour and refund all ticket holders, according to a statement from the tours producer. John Peel, born John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, was a popular British DJ. Wow, we havent played a show since the sixth of March 2020. WebFarewell Yellow Brick Road is an ongoing tour by English musician Elton John that began in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 2018 and will end in Stockholm, Sweden on July 8, 2023 . Sir Elton also All tickets purchased from the originally scheduled date are still valid. The Colombian artist announced April 12 that he was postponing his 25-date Jose tour, which was scheduled to kick off a week later. Weve tried absolutely everything that we can to pull it together in time and for it to be good enough for you, but weve been absolutely destroyed by delivery delays and COVID. We're in the process of transitioning services for our Today in Houston newsletter. The rockers noted that Jagger was experiencing symptoms of COVID after arriving at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Elton John has COVID-19, cancels shows on farewell tour - USA 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. The Seattle band announced May 18 that it was canceling the final two shows of its North American tour after bassist Jeff Ament tested positive. What you can do. We are canceling our indoor headline shows until the COVID situation improves, as the safety of the audience and Willie and his touring personnel are of the utmost importance, his rep said via a statement. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. The shows originally were scheduled for June 2020, but they were postponed during the first wave of the pandemic. All Rights reserved. Watch Tiny Dancer from the New Orleans concert, Watch John perform Take Me to the Pilot and a piano showpiece, Levon, two nights later, in Houston, Watch John perform The Bitch is Back, upon returning to the stage on Jan. 29 after testing positive for Covid-19, And heres Crocodile Rock, from the Jan. 21 concert in Houston, Before the finale on the tour re-opener on Jan. 19, John told the audience, Ive been coming to New Orleans since 1971. 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. Ive never had this amount of time off since I was 17 years of age. In noting that the New Orleans show had been long delayed, he said, I cant thank you enough for being so patient., The Jan. 19 re-opening concert began with Bennie and the Jets and included such crowd pleasers as Philadelphia Freedom, Tiny Dancer, The Bitch is Back and Crocodile Rock.. The emergence of the highly contagious omicron variant has led to a spike in coronavirus infections across the U.S. at the start of 2022, with the number increasing every day and as a result, COVID-19 continues to take its toll on the live music industry. Have Mercy On The Criminal Im Still Standing **Please note** If you are already signed up for the newsletter, you do not need to sign up again. WebThe legendary singer-songwriter has announced the rescheduled dates of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour visiting an additional 33 markets across North America. By Laurence Mozafari. Get well soon Elton I will be there bopping away in 2023, said another one. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms.. I will be undertaking a programme of intensive physiotherapy that will ensure a full recovery and a return to full mobility without pain., Important update on my Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.#EltonFarewellTour pic.twitter.com/qyPY2H0t9k. 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. 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. Elton Johns most recent COVID-related touring pause was thankfully a very brief one. 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I want to thank the fans for their patience, I send you all peace and love, and we cant wait to be back in the fall., The band announced June 4 that they were rescheduling several June dates for July after members of their party tested positive for coronavirus. There is no word yet on when the dates will be rescheduled. John only recently got back onstage following a hip surgery earlier this month. COVID has caused some unforeseen production challenges, and I wouldnt be able to keep my promise of giving you the absolute best show possible, Balvin explained in an Instagram post. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay informed and engaged. John had previously announced rescheduled dates for several of the North American shows that were postponed due to the pandemic. This came after Matt Cameron contracted the virus and sat out several shows while guest drummers filled his spot. 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. WebElton John has resumed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour after he had been forced to cancel it yet again. A 'Jewel' from John:Elton talks about his new box set. Born on August 30, 1939, in Heswall, Choose from a large assortment of discount tickets for Elton John and buy yours today! , Sending all my love I hope you make a speeding recovery and get out of pain keeo dazzling we love you xxx, In other news, Celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with these 37 heartwarming quotes. An idea sparked to honor and celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Score but we see now it may not currently be our time for revisiting this past work., The pop star shared a tearful video Jan. 20 in which she announced that she was postponing her Las Vegas residency, which was scheduled to kick off the following day. Sir Elton also said that he will still take part in the Global Citizen event which is on Saturday, September 25th in New York City. Share page. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 2015-2021 Copyright Best Classic Bands. Web#EltonFarewellTour - Elton John #EltonFarewellTour Period Tour Menu Become a Rocket Club member and exclusive news will make its way directly to your inbox. Also other data will not be shared with third person. In fall 2020, John announced the OKC show and several other North American dates had been rescheduled for early 2022. 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