Career Timeline of Elton John: Major Achievements and Milestones

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From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Elton John made an impact.

Sir Elton John is a highly successful British singer, songwriter, and pianist, renowned for his contributions to the music industry. His partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin has produced numerous hit songs, contributing to over 300 million records sold globally. Elton John's impact extends beyond music, solidifying him as one of the best-selling artists ever and an EGOT winner.

1967: Collaboration with Bernie Taupin Begins

In 1967, John began writing with Bernie Taupin after answering an advertisement placed in New Musical Express, marking the start of a long-lasting and successful partnership.

1970: Peak period of John's career

From 1970 to 1976, this period is widely regarded as the most commercially successful and critical peak of John's career.

1972: Peak period of John's career

Between 1972 and 1975, Elton John achieved seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, a feat that had not been accomplished prior to that time.

June 1975: New Line-Up Introduced at Wembley Stadium

In June 1975, Elton John introduced a new line-up at Wembley Stadium in London. The line-up included Davey Johnstone, Ray Cooper, Caleb Quaye, Roger Pope, Kenny Passarelli, and James Newton Howard.

1975: Achieved seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States

Between 1972 and 1975, Elton John achieved seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, a feat that had not been accomplished prior to that time.

1975: Part owner of Los Angeles Aztecs

From late 1975, Elton John was a part-owner of the Los Angeles Aztecs of the North American Soccer League.

1975: Released "Philadelphia Freedom"

In 1975, Elton John released the song "Philadelphia Freedom" as a tribute to his friend Billie Jean King's World Team Tennis team, the Philadelphia Freedoms.

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1975: Helped finance "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"

In 1975, Elton John was among a group of musicians who helped to finance the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".

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1975: Release of Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy

In 1975, Elton John's autobiographical album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy debuted at number one in the US, staying there for seven weeks. The album signaled the end of the Elton John Band, leading to the dismissal of Olsson and Murray.

May 1976: Release of Here and There Live Album

In May 1976, the live album Here and There by Elton John was released.

1976: Peak period of John's career

From 1970 to 1976, this period is widely regarded as the most commercially successful and critical peak of John's career.

1976: Became chairman of Watford Football Club

In 1976, Elton John became the chairman and director of Watford Football Club, which he had supported since his youth.

1976: Part owner of Los Angeles Aztecs

Until 1976, Elton John was a part-owner of the Los Angeles Aztecs of the North American Soccer League.

November 1977: Announced retirement from performing

In November 1977, Elton John announced his retirement from performing, and Taupin began collaborating with other artists.

1978: Release of A Single Man album

In 1978, Elton John issued A Single Man album with a new lyricist, Gary Osborne.

May 1979: Performed Concerts in the Soviet Union

In May 1979, Elton John played eight concerts in the Soviet Union; four dates in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) and four in Moscow.

1979: Toured the Soviet Union and Israel

In 1979, accompanied by Ray Cooper, Elton John became one of the first Western artists to tour the Soviet Union and Israel.

September 1980: Free Concert in Central Park

On 13 September 1980, Elton John, with Olsson and Murray back in the band, performed a free concert to an estimated 400,000 fans on The Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City.

1980: Release of 21 at 33 album and Collaboration with France Gall and Michel Berger

In 1980, Elton John's album 21 at 33, was released, and he collaborated with France Gall and Michel Berger on the songs "Donner pour donner" and "Les Aveux", released together as a single.

1981: Release of The Fox album

In 1981, Elton John's album The Fox was recorded during the same sessions as 21 at 33 and included collaborations with Tom Robinson and Judie Tzuke.

December 1982: Performance at Hammersmith Odeon

On 24 December 1982, Elton John performed "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Kiki Dee at Hammersmith Odeon.

1982: Release of Jump Up! album

In 1982, the album Jump Up! was released, and the biggest hit from the album was "Blue Eyes".

October 1983: Controversial Performance in Sun City

In October 1983, Elton John caused controversy when he broke the United Nations' cultural boycott on apartheid-era South Africa by performing at Sun City.

1983: Reunion with Bernie Taupin

In 1979 John and Taupin reunited, although they did not collaborate on a full album until 1983's Too Low For Zero.

1983: Watford finished runners up in the First Division

In 1983, at their height, Watford Football Club finished runners up in the First Division.

1984: Marriage to Renate Blauel and Release of Breaking Hearts

In 1984, Elton John married Renate Blauel on Valentine's Day. He also released the album Breaking Hearts, which featured the song "Sad Songs (Say So Much)".

1984: Watford reached the FA Cup Final

In 1984, Watford Football Club reached the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.

1985: Performance at Live Aid and Release of "Nikita"

In 1985, Elton John performed at Live Aid and released "Nikita" from the album Ice on Fire.

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1985: Recording "That's What Friends Are For"

In 1985, John joined Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder in recording the single "That's What Friends Are For", with profits donated to the American Foundation for AIDS Research.

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1986: Success with "That's What Friends Are For" and Live Orchestral Version of "Candle in the Wind"

In 1986, Elton John collaborated with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder on "That's What Friends Are For", which reached number one in the US and raised funds for HIV/AIDS research. Also that year, a live orchestral version of "Candle in the Wind" reached number six in the US.

1986: Involvement in Charity Fundraising Events

Since 1986, John has been actively involved in charity fundraising events, marking the beginning of his extensive philanthropic efforts.

1987: Sold Watford Football Club to Jack Petchey

In 1987, Elton John sold Watford Football Club to Jack Petchey, but remained president of the club.

1988: Madison Square Garden Shows, Auction, and Release of "I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That"

In 1988, Elton John performed five sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 2,000 items of John's memorabilia were auctioned off at Sotheby's in London. He also released "I Don't Wanna Go On with You Like That" from the album Reg Strikes Back.

1990: Appeared in Diet Coke Commercials

Beginning in 1990, Elton John appeared in commercials for Diet Coke.

1990: Closer Association with AIDS Charities

Following the death of his friend Ryan White in 1990, John became more closely associated with AIDS charities, raising money and awareness of the disease.

1990: First Solo UK Number One Hit with "Sacrifice"

In 1990, Elton John achieved his first solo UK number one hit single with "Sacrifice" from the previous year's album Sleeping with the Past, which stayed at the top spot for five weeks.

1991: Continued AIDS Charity Involvement

Following Freddie Mercury's death in 1991, John's commitment to AIDS charities continued, with increased efforts to raise funds and promote awareness.

April 1992: Appearance at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

In April 1992, Elton John appeared at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium, performing "The Show Must Go On" with the remaining members of Queen, and "Bohemian Rhapsody" with Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses and Queen's remaining members.

1992: Release of The One Album

In 1992, Elton John released the US number 8 album The One, featuring the hit song "The One". It was his first album recorded entirely sober.

1992: Founding of Elton John AIDS Foundation

In 1992, John founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation after losing two friends to AIDS, raising over $600 million to support HIV-related programs globally.

1993: Release of Duets Album and Contribution to The Bunbury Tails

In 1993, Elton John released Duets, featuring collaborations with 15 artists, including Tammy Wynette and RuPaul. He also contributed the track "Up The Revolution" to The Bunbury Tails charity album.

1993: Inauguration of Academy Awards Party

In 1993, John began hosting his annual Academy Awards Party, which has become a high-profile event in Hollywood, raising over US$200 million for his AIDS foundation.

1994: Songwriting for The Lion King

In 1994, Elton John, along with Tim Rice, wrote the songs for the Disney animated film The Lion King. Three of the songs were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, with "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" winning the award.

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September 1995: Appearance on Randy Newman's Faust

In September 1995, Elton John appeared as Angel Rick on the original studio album of Randy Newman's musical Faust.

December 1996: Release of "Live Like Horses" Duet

In December 1996, a duet with Luciano Pavarotti, "Live Like Horses", reached number nine in the UK.

January 1997: 50th Birthday Party and Performance with Queen

Early in 1997 in January, Elton John held a 50th birthday party, costumed as Louis XIV, with 500 friends. He also performed with the surviving members of Queen in Paris at the opening night of Le Presbytère N'a Rien Perdu De Son Charme Ni Le Jardin De Son Éclat.

September 1997: Release of "Candle in the Wind 1997"

In September 1997, Elton John revised "Candle in the Wind" to honor Princess Diana and performed "Candle in the Wind 1997" live at her funeral on September 6, 1997. The song became the fastest and biggest-selling single of all time, selling over 33 million copies globally. Proceeds were donated to Diana's charities.

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September 1997: Performance at Music for Montserrat charity concert

On September 15, 1997, Elton John appeared at the Music for Montserrat charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London, performing solo and alongside other prominent artists.

December 1997: Appearance in Spice World

In December 1997, Elton John appeared as himself in the Spice Girls film Spice World.

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1997: The Lion King debuted on Broadway

In 1997, The Lion King musical debuted on Broadway.

1997: Presented Empire Inspiration Award to Monty Python

In 1997, at the 2nd Empire Awards, Elton John presented the comedy group Monty Python with the Empire Inspiration Award.

1998: End of management relationship with John Reid

In 1998, Elton John's professional relationship with his manager, John Reid, came to an end.

1999: The Lion King debuted in West End theatre

In 1999, The Lion King musical debuted in West End theatre. Also in 1999, John composed music for Disney's musical production Aida, for which he received awards.

June 2001: Sold twenty cars at Christie's auction

In June 2001, Elton John sold twenty of his cars at Christie's auction house, including a 1993 Jaguar XJ220. The sale raised nearly £2 million.

2001: Performance at the Grammy Awards and Concert for New York City

In 2001, Elton John performed "Stan" with Eminem at the Grammy Awards. One month after the 11 September attacks, John appeared at the Concert for New York City, performing "I Want Love" and "Your Song".

2002: Stepped down as chairman of Watford Football Club

In 2002, Elton John stepped down as chairman of Watford Football Club because the club needed a full-time chairman, but continued as president.

August 2003: Release of "Are You Ready for Love"

In August 2003, Elton John's single, "Are You Ready for Love", topped the UK charts.

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October 2003: Signed agreement for Las Vegas shows

In October 2003, Elton John announced he had signed an exclusive agreement to perform 75 shows over three years at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip.

February 2004: First performance of The Red Piano show

On February 13, 2004, the first of Elton John's shows, The Red Piano, took place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

2004: Opened "Elton's Closet"

Since 2004, Elton John has opened a shop called "Elton's Closet" every year, where he sells his secondhand clothes.

July 2005: Featured on "Ghetto Gospel"

In July 2005, Elton John featured on Tupac Shakur's posthumous single "Ghetto Gospel", which topped the UK charts.

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2005: Composed music for Billy Elliot the Musical

In 2005, Elton John composed music for a West End theatre production of Billy Elliot the Musical with playwright Lee Hall.

2005: Held concert at Watford's stadium

In 2005, Elton John held a concert at Watford's home stadium, Vicarage Road, and donated the proceeds to the club.

February 2006: Performance with Celine Dion to raise money for charity

In February 2006, Elton John and Celine Dion sang together at Caesars Palace to raise money for Harrah's Entertainment Inc. workers affected by the 2005 hurricanes.

May 2006: Lestat closed after 39 performances

Lestat, Elton John's only theatrical project with Taupin based on Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles, received negative reviews and closed in May 2006 after 39 performances.

March 2007: 60th Birthday Concert at Madison Square Garden

In March 2007, Elton John performed at Madison Square Garden for a record-breaking 60th time for his 60th birthday. The concert was broadcast live, and a DVD recording was released.

June 2007: Ninth Annual White Tie & Tiara Ball

On June 28, 2007, John hosted the ninth annual White Tie & Tiara Ball, featuring a truffle soufflé menu, surf and turf, and a knickerbocker glory ice cream, raising £3.5 million for his AIDS charity with auctions and performances.

July 2007: Performed at Concert for Diana

On 1 July 2007, Elton John appeared at the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium, performing in honor of Diana, Princess of Wales on what would have been her 46th birthday. Proceeds went to Diana's charities.

2007: Founding of Elton John Charitable Trust

In 2007, John and Furnish founded the Elton John Charitable Trust, which has supported over 100 charities, demonstrating their commitment to various causes.

June 2008: 200th show at Caesars Palace

On 21 June 2008, Elton John performed his 200th show at Caesars Palace.

September 2008: GQ interview about tour with Billy Joel

In a September 2008 GQ interview, Elton John mentioned going on tour with Billy Joel again the next year, referring to their "Face to Face" concert series.

November 2008: Release of The Red Piano DVD/CD package

In November 2008, a DVD/CD package of The Red Piano was released through Best Buy.

September 2009: Release of Black Gives Way to Blue album

In September 2009, Elton John collaborated with Alice in Chains, playing piano on "Black Gives Way to Blue", a tribute to Layne Staley, which was the title track of the album Black Gives Way to Blue.

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October 2010: Released The Union

On 19 October 2010, Elton John released The Union, a collaboration album with Leon Russell.

2010: Held another concert at Watford's stadium

In 2010, Elton John held another concert at Watford's home stadium, Vicarage Road, and donated proceeds to the club.

2010: PRS for Music Heritage Award

In 2010, John received the PRS for Music Heritage Award, commemorated with a plaque erected at the Namaste Lounge Pub in Northwood, London, where he performed his first gig.

September 2011: Began The Million Dollar Piano show

On 28 September 2011, Elton John began his new show The Million Dollar Piano at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

October 2011: 3000th concert

On 8 October 2011, Elton John performed his 3000th concert at Caesars.

2011: White Tie & Tiara Ball

In 2011, the White Tie & Tiara Ball hosted by John included guests such as Sarah Ferguson, Elizabeth Hurley, and George Michael, raising £5 million for John's foundation.

February 2012: First concert in Costa Rica

On 3 February 2012, Elton John visited Costa Rica for the first time, performing at the recently built National Stadium.

June 2012: Performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert

On 4 June 2012, Elton John performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, playing a three-song set.

July 2012: Good Morning to the Night album release

In July 2012, Elton John released Good Morning to the Night, an album containing remixes of songs he recorded in the 1970s.

February 2013: Duet with Ed Sheeran at the Grammy Awards

In February 2013, Elton John performed a duet with Ed Sheeran at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

September 2013: Received Brits Icon Award

In September 2013, Elton John received the first Brits Icon Award for his lasting impact on British culture. He also performed a duet with Rod Stewart.

September 2013: The Diving Board album released

In September 2013, Elton John's 31st album, The Diving Board, was released and reached number three in the UK and number four in the US.

2014: Launch of Elton John Sports Fund

In 2014, John launched the Elton John Sports Fund to help citizens with training and competition costs for over 50 sports, supporting individuals in pursuing their athletic goals.

October 2015: Announced Wonderful Crazy Night album

In October 2015, it was announced that Elton John would release his 32nd studio album, Wonderful Crazy Night, on 5 February 2016.

December 2015: Billy Elliot success

As of December 2015, Billy Elliot has been seen by over 5.25 million people in London and nearly 11 million people worldwide, grossing over $800 million and winning over 80 theatre awards internationally.

February 2016: Release of "Wonderful Crazy Night" album

In February 2016, Elton John released his 32nd album, Wonderful Crazy Night, his first full album recorded with his touring band since 2006's The Captain & the Kid.

April 2016: End of Billy Elliot the Musical London production

In April 2016, the London production of Billy Elliot the Musical, which featured Tom Holland as Billy for two years, ended after 4,566 performances.

January 2017: Composing for The Devil Wears Prada musical

On 26 January 2017, it was announced that Elton John would compose the score for the Broadway musical version of the novel The Devil Wears Prada and its film adaptation.

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May 2017: Cancellation of Shows

In April and May 2017, John was forced to cancel all his shows scheduled due to a bacterial infection contracted during his return flight home from a South American tour in Santiago, Chile.

June 2017: Appeared in The American Epic Sessions

In June 2017, Elton John appeared in the award-winning documentary The American Epic Sessions, recording "Two Fingers of Whiskey" live on camera.

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September 2017: Appearance in Kingsman: The Golden Circle

In September 2017, Elton John had a major role, as himself, in the action film Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

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November 2017: 50-Year Partnership with Bernie Taupin

In November 2017, John reflected on his 50-year partnership with Bernie Taupin, highlighting their unique collaborative process and lasting impact on music.

January 2018: Announced retirement from touring

On 24 January 2018, Elton John announced that he was retiring from touring and would embark on a three-year farewell tour, citing spending time with his family as the reason.

September 2018: Signed agreement with Universal Music Group and first concert of farewell tour

In September 2018, Elton John reportedly signed an agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) to represent his new music and his work from the last 50 years. The first concert of his farewell tour took place on September 8, 2018, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US.

2018: John Lewis Christmas advert "The Boy & The Piano"

In 2018, Elton John's John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert, titled "The Boy & The Piano", was shown in the UK. The advert reminisces about his life and career in reverse, culminating with him receiving a piano for Christmas in the 1950s.

May 2019: Release of Rocketman

In May 2019, Paramount Pictures released Rocketman, a biographical film about Elton John's life from his childhood to the 1980s, directed by Dexter Fletcher and starring Taron Egerton as Elton John.

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October 2019: Release of autobiography "Me"

In October 2019, Elton John released his autobiography, "Me". The audiobook of "Me" was narrated by Taron Egerton, with Elton John reading the prologue and epilogue.

February 2020: Walking Pneumonia Diagnosis and Concert Interruption

In February 2020, John's first show at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland was cut short due to a diagnosis of walking pneumonia, causing him to lose his voice during the performance.

October 2020: Called attention to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

In October 2020, Elton John called attention to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, condemning the aggression and targeting of civilians.

2020: Financial assistance to Linda Woodrow

In 2020, Elton John helped pay for his former fiancee Linda Woodrow's medical fees upon her request, despite having lost contact with her 50 years previously.

2020: Recalled the making of The One album

In 2020, Elton John recalled that in 1992, during the making of The One album, being 100% sober was tough, but he managed to create a good song, which was the title of the record.

2020: Collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Lady Gaga

In early 2020, Elton John played piano on Ozzy Osbourne's rock ballad "Ordinary Man", released on Osbourne's album of the same name. On 29 May 2020, his duet with Lady Gaga, "Sine from Above", from her album Chromatica, was released.

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June 2021: Release of Regimental Sgt. Zippo

On 12 June 2021, Elton John released Regimental Sgt. Zippo. Recorded as his debut album in 1968, the album was shelved in favour of 1969's Empty Sky, and released vinyl-only in 2021 for Record Store Day.

August 2021: Release of "Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)"

On 13 August 2021, Elton John released "Cold Heart (PNAU remix)", a collaboration with Dua Lipa, as the first single from the album 'The Lockdown Sessions'.

September 2021: Contribution to The Metallica Blacklist

In September 2021, Elton John contributed to the charity tribute album The Metallica Blacklist by backing Miley Cyrus on a cover of the Metallica song "Nothing Else Matters".

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September 2021: Announcement of The Lockdown Sessions album

On 1 September 2021, Elton John announced his new collaboration album The Lockdown Sessions, which he made during the first COVID-19 lockdown, and which features collaborations with various artists.

October 2021: "Cold Heart" reaches number one in the UK

In October 2021, "Cold Heart (PNAU remix)" reached number one in the UK, becoming Elton John's first UK number one in 16 years since 2005's "Ghetto Gospel".

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October 2021: Release of The Lockdown Sessions

On 22 October 2021, Elton John released his collaboration album, The Lockdown Sessions, which he made during the first COVID-19 lockdown, featuring collaborations with artists such as Eddie Vedder, Miley Cyrus, and Dua Lipa.

November 2021: "Cold Heart" hits number 1 in Australia

In November 2021, "Cold Heart" also peaked at number 1 in Australia. At 74 years, 7 months and 14 days, John became the oldest artist to hit the top of the ARIA Singles Chart.

November 2021: Release of "Merry Christmas" duet

On 29 November 2021, Elton John and Ed Sheeran released "Merry Christmas", a duet single for charity, with all UK profits going to the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation.

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2021: Collaboration on The Lockdown Sessions

In 2021, John collaborated with young artists on the collaborative album The Lockdown Sessions and interviewed them on his Apple Music radio show Rocket Hour.

January 2022: Resumption of farewell tour

In January 2022, Elton John continued his farewell tour for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with his first show back taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana.

January 2022: COVID-19 Postponement of Farewell Tour Shows

In January 2022, John had to temporarily postpone two shows of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Dallas, Texas, US, after testing positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild symptoms, which caused a temporary halt to the tour.

March 2022: Performed at Shane Warne's memorial service

In March 2022, Elton John performed "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the memorial service for Australian cricketer Shane Warne.

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March 2022: Release of digitally remastered version of Diamonds

In March 2022, Elton John released a digitally remastered version of his Diamonds compilation album on streaming platforms to celebrate his 75th birthday.

August 2022: Collaboration with Britney Spears on "Hold Me Closer"

In August 2022, Elton John collaborated with Britney Spears on the song "Hold Me Closer", which marked Spears' first new musical release in six years.

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October 2022: Opening of Tammy Faye musical

In October 2022, the musical Tammy Faye, for which Elton John wrote the music, opened at the Almeida Theatre in London.

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November 2022: Appeared in documentary "If These Walls Could Sing"

In November 2022, Elton John was among the people interviewed for the documentary film "If These Walls Could Sing", directed by Mary McCartney, about the recording studios at Abbey Road, which premiered in November 2022.

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February 2023: Donation to Ukraine via United24

On 23 February 2023, The Elton John AIDS Foundation donated $125,000 via United24 to purchase ten biochemistry analysers, to help Ukrainians living with HIV to continue to access high-quality care and treatment.

June 2023: Glastonbury Festival headliner

On 25 June 2023, Elton John headlined the Glastonbury Festival, performing on the Pyramid Stage and closing the festival with a two-hour performance.

July 2023: Final concert of the farewell tour

On 8 July 2023, Elton John performed the final concert of his farewell tour in Stockholm at the Tele2 Arena. At the time, the tour was the highest-grossing tour ever.

2023: Addressed politicians on eradicating AIDS

In 2023, Elton John addressed a cross-party gathering of politicians at Westminster, stating that the winner of the next general election could help to eradicate AIDS worldwide by the end of the decade.

October 2024: Surprise appearance at documentary premiere

On 1 October 2024, Elton John made a surprise appearance at the United States premiere of his documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. He performed "Tiny Dancer".

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2024: Achieving EGOT Status

In 2024, John became the 19th person to achieve EGOT status after winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for Elton John: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.

2024: Assisted Biden at Stonewall National Monument opening

In 2024, during the US presidential election, Elton John assisted Joe Biden at the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York City, the first LGBTQ center in the National Park Service's network.

October 2025: Performance at Singapore Grand Prix

On 5 October 2025, Elton John performed at the Singapore Grand Prix for an audience of over 70,000, the largest crowd since his retirement from touring.