Music Metropolis says goodbye to Elton John

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Music Metropolis confirmed up in an enormous method to say goodbye to music icon Sir Elton John throughout his Farewell Tour efficiency at Nissan Stadium Sunday evening. 

Judy Norris has been a fan since she was 17 years outdated and says John helped her get by her husband’s passing 5 years in the past.  

“Properly, my theme tune, ‘I’m Nonetheless Standing,’” Norris mentioned as she confirmed Information 2 her tattoo of the lyrics. “He was in hospice, and it was a tough time when he handed away, and if it hadn’t been for Elton, I couldn’t have gotten by it.” 

Along with a record-breaking music profession, John has made quite a lot of contributions, together with his assist of HIV/AIDS analysis. It’s a part of what nonetheless attracts followers to him to at the present time.  

“Elton, he will get new followers and he’s received extra vitality than males half his age,” mentioned Norris. “I imply, he’s received spirit and spunk, and he’s a humanitarian, too.”

Though this shall be John’s final time performing in Nashville, his legend will dwell on in Music Metropolis, in addition to with followers who’ve adopted him by the ages. 

“What would you say to him tonight in the event you might say something to him?” Information 2’s Nikki McGee requested Norris. 

“’I really like you. I really like you and thanks. Thanks for every little thing.’ However I’d in all probability faint first,” Norris, who was each tearing up and laughing, replied. 

John first began touring in 1970 and has carried out greater than 4,000 reveals in over 80 international locations since then.