DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted April 16, 2019 Some of Elton John's backing band - Davey Johnson (guitar), Nigel Olsson (drums) and Ray Cooper (percussion) - have been performing with him for the best part of fifty years and are probably all highly obitable in their own right. No idea about their health though. I can't say I'm a great admirer of his work, but am guessing he must be a good boss to have inspired such loyalty from his troops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runebomme 377 Posted April 16, 2019 53 minutes ago, DevonDeathTrip said: Some of Elton John's backing band - Davey Johnson (guitar), Nigel Olsson (drums) and Ray Cooper (percussion) - have been performing with him for the best part of fifty years and are probably all highly obitable in their own right. No idea about their health though. I can't say I'm a great admirer of his work, but am guessing he must be a good boss to have inspired such loyalty from his troops. he probably gives more than he takes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted July 29, 2019 So here's another song where the late Doris Day was mentioned. Unlucky 13 survivors of Elton's hilarious Wrap Her Up: Brigitte Bardot Billie Jean King Samantha Fox Joan Collins Kiki Dee Grace Jones Priscilla Presley Vanessa Williams Petula Clark Julie Andrews Annie Lennox Natassja Kinski Princess Caroline of Monaco Not sure who Doris Franfield or Pat Verness are, but I'm guessing these were names Elton and George Michael had for each other. Possibly. Knowing the pair of them. Those guys.... Edit: Actually listened to the extended mix and Anouska Hempel is definitely mentioned, so make that 14 survivors. Never rely on lyrics sites, YW, never. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,641 Posted August 14, 2019 Looks rough. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted October 5, 2019 Elton is another one with a "secret prostate cancer battle", was at one point 24 hours away from death - and explains some of his health problems in 2017 and 2018: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/elton-johns-secret-cancer-battle-20464406 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted October 26, 2019 Cancels gig due to illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, drol said: Cancels gig due to illness. Doesn't say whose illness though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted October 27, 2019 I forgot to post it, but his mother-in-law died last week. Toast might have a good hunch and maybe it's related to David Furnish. Edit: Ah, the article mentioned that death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted October 27, 2019 The man himself tweets that it's him who is "extremely unwell": https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/music/extremely-unwell-elton-john-postpones-dates-for-farewell-tour/wcm/585320f7-014f-42c5-961b-37a8d79bf23f Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chilean way 1,900 Posted February 10, 2020 Won an oscar award by rocketman, now he can die in peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 10, 2020 There’s not a goddamn thing wrong with SEJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted February 16, 2020 Announced that he has walking pneumonia, whatever that is. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted February 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: Announced that he has walking pneumonia, whatever that is. Pneumonia you aren't bedridden with, quite literally! (Although I have heard of it causing complications requiring emergency surgery before, but Elton likely has his monitored...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted February 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Announced that he has walking pneumonia, whatever that is. Pun intended I do think he is burning the candle at both ends and needs to be careful. All of this long distance international travel can become too much for the body when excessive especially when you get on in years. Los Angeles last week , New Zealand this week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,398 Posted April 20, 2020 Performing in the Together At Home thing. I'm not sure if it was his intention to make us piss ourselves laughing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted April 20, 2020 The Leonard Cohen phenomenon. WIth age, your voice range gets reduced to a single note. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted July 12, 2020 I'm not a big fan of the old woofter's (not allowed to say that these days , am I. Sorry, sorry) tunes, but as I'm a sucker for rock autobios full of tittle tattle I'm currently enjoying 'Me'. While he was never at Keef levels of druggy debauchery, it's still surprising he made it through the 70s/80s if even half those anecdotes are true. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted August 26, 2020 Ah well. Seems like he is in good fettle. "Sir Elton John: I'll definitely go back on tour". https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/music/sir-elton-john-i-ll-definitely-go-back-on-tour/ar-BB18oAes?ocid=spartan-dhp-feeds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted August 26, 2020 On 12/07/2020 at 12:32, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: the old woofter Fuckin ell are you my grandad*? He used to say to me ‘eee Lard, that Boy George, he’s a right wally woofter’. That took me right back, that. *I know you’re not my grandad. Because he’s dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted August 26, 2020 21 minutes ago, Lard Bazaar said: Fuckin ell are you my grandad*? He used to say to me ‘eee Lard, that Boy George, he’s a right wally woofter’. That took me right back, that. *I know you’re not my grandad. Because he’s dead. In fact, I AM your dear old grandad coming atcha from beyond the grave, young Lard. Now climb up on me lap and I'll slip yer a Werther's Original (as they used to say down the cop shop) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted March 25, 2021 On 20/04/2020 at 14:35, The Quim Reaper said: Performing in the Together At Home thing. I'm not sure if it was his intention to make us piss ourselves laughing. A vocal performance worthy of the late Paul Shane. And if he wore a hairnet he'd look like Ena Sharples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Slackhurst Broadcasting said: A vocal performance worthy of the late Paul Shane. And if he wore a hairnet he'd look like Ena Sharples. Harsh on the legend that was Violet Carson/Ena - but fair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted September 16, 2021 74 year old damages hip and has to take time off work. Sir Elton John: UK and European tour postponed to 2023 after hip injury - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted September 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Bentrovato said: 74 year old damages hip and has to take time off work. Sir Elton John: UK and European tour postponed to 2023 after hip injury - BBC News So, after he has surgery his last your will be mainly hip-op, then 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
