Sir Elton John is still "trying to process” that he has “finally finished touring” after more than 50 years of performing across the globe.
The 76-year-old musical megastar announced in 2018 that his Farewell Yellow Brick Road show would be his last, and his second night at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm on Saturday (8 July) finally brought the 330-date run to a close.
In an Instagram post to fans, Sir Elton wrote: “When we set off on my final tour in 2018, I couldn’t have foreseen in my wildest dreams the twists and turns and the highs and lows this tour – and the whole world – would have experienced in the next 5 years.
“And every step of the way, my fans have been there. You have stuck with me, you have supported me, you have been patient and you have kept turning out for every single last show.
“Saturday night was magical. I’m trying to process it and I don’t think it will sink in for a while yet that I’m finally finished touring.
“I can’t tell you how much I’m going to miss you all and how much your support has humbled me – it will stay with me forever.”
The Rocketman singer also shared a video of highlights from his tour – which included him performing, his band and fans dressed as the pianist.
Fans have rushed into the comments to share their thanks to the global music star for what he's given to the world of music and performing.
One fan wrote: "We love you Elton, forever and ever."
Another shared: "Thanks you soooooo much Elton for everything you’ve done for all of us. And thank you for your music!"
"Thank you for a amazing concert in Stockholm," said a third.
Another wrote: "Thank you Elton for so many years, songs, cable specials for us too young to see you live. Absolutely magical ending!"
A fifth commented: "We love you Elton! Thank you for a fantastic show in Stockholm! I will remember and cherish it in my memory for ever! I wish you a wonderful time with your wonderful family in the future!"
The end of Sir Elton's record breaking farewell tour comes as the star smashed the $900m barrier in his 300 dates over three years across five continents, according to US industry website Billboard – with another $20m (£15.6m) expected from eight gigs yet to be included in its calculations.
It means he has soared past previous record holder Ed Sheeran who took £606.8m for his Divide tour ending in 2019, and U2’s two-year 360 tour which made £575.5m by its end in 2011.
It comes just two weeks after he headlined Glastonbury to a crowd thought to have topped 100,000 and a record peak audience of 7.6 million watching on BBC1.
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