I have seen the legendary Elton John a number of times; it is always a fine concert with great songs and outstanding performances but the shows are rarely memorable beyond the following day.
In the 1970’s, and beyond, Elton John was releasing great songs and albums so frequently that you almost took him for granted.
His never ending, over priced, final tour has dates into 2022 partly due to a string of postponements for a variety of reasons. Elton John’s current world wide tour is yet another example of a rock and roll cash grab as he limps into retirement, but the man is undeniably one of the all time greats in a time when rock and roll seemingly has only the Foo Fighters rocking us into the sunset during these dark days for live music. Our musical heroes and hippie icons are furiously selling off their catalogs and trying to maintain a lifestyle into their golden years that they have become accustomed to. While I do not begrudge them monetizing their art, and the fans of rock and roll music have happily supported and made possible some of that country comfort, how about not squeezing every last dime from your fans on your way toward the exit door. Dynamic pricing, “platinum” seating, silly packages where you hand out a worthless laminate and a gift bag, are all pretty despicable and serve only to price gauge the uninformed casual fan. (Exorbitant ticket surcharges only add to the pain). Poor ticket sales and half sold venues for some tours, particularly indoors, should not be ignored.
Play nice…..and loud!

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Rock On!

GQ