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Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour
Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour is a lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John, as he shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour.
Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-color celebration of Elton John’s record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from the first show in Allentown, PA in 2018, to the final show in Stockholm in 2023. Featured concerts include Elton’s dazzling performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which is now available to watch on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton’s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official tour photography, and more.
On this epic visual journey, Elton reaches back in time to reflect on key moments from his life on the road and to reminisce about the beginning of his career. Readers also get a rare glimpse at Elton’s personal archive of posters, sketches, and never-before-seen photographs and postcards. A poignant foreword by David Furnish, Elton’s husband and manager, as well as the tour’s creative director, rounds out this incredible insider’s look. Join Elton on his remarkable, career-affirming farewell.
This coffee-table book will be the prize possession for many of a music icon who shaped the world for so many individuals over the course of his five decade career. The images from past and present will emit emotions from specific periods in time, happy times rejoicing to music of your youth, or perhaps your parents youth. There was no other musician quite like Elton John, who embraced his eccentricity with his sexuality, and showed so many other misfits and misaligned individuals out there that there’s a place for everyone. It’s a great read that captures the true essence of a career that has come to an end. Farewell Elton, may you rock n roll forever and ever!
A must-have gift for every classic rock fan! Preview it here.
Available from Penguin Random House.
About the Author
Bryen Dunn is a freelance journalist based in Toronto with a focus on tourism, lifestyle, entertainment and community issues. He has written several travel articles and has an extensive portfolio of celebrity interviews with musicians, actors and other public personalities. He’s willing to take on any assignments of interest, attend parties with free booze, listen to rants, and travel the world in search of the great unknown. He’s eager to discover the new, remember the past, and look into the future.