Elton John admits he is in pain — so why, in just a few short weeks, will he embark on a 150-date tour around the globe?
At age 74, the music legend just had a hip replacement following an injurious fall that forced him to reschedule his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. He was seen using a cane yesterday as he received a prestigious honor from Prince Charles.
The musician leaned on the walking stick as he was made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honor for his music career and campaigning work on AIDS during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Insiders say that John is faced with a shocking litany of health concerns, but he keeps touring to support his lavish lifestyle.
In his typically blunt style, the legendary singer told UK TV host Lorraine Kelly recently that he’s in agony most of the time with his hip,” adding that he can’t move sideways, can’t get in and out of a car.
Despite this, John now faces the onslaught of a schedule that starts in New Orleans in January and will take him through the US to Europe, Britain and Australia.
He won’t finish until 2023, when he’s 76.
