Elton John has authored a new book in which he shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour. Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour, described as a lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, arrives September 24, 2024, via Hyperion. The 256-page book is available to pre-order in the U.S. here and in the U.K. here.
The publisher’s late April announcement notes: Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-color celebration of Elton John‘s record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from Allentown to Auckland, from Sydney to San Francisco. Featured concerts include Elton’s dazzling performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton’s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official photography, and more.
Related: Our recap of the tour’s first concert in 2018
As the tour weaves across the world, Elton reaches back in time to reflect on key moments from his life on the road and to reminisce about the beginning of his career while sharing never-before-seen images and memorabilia. David Furnish, John’s husband and manager, as well as the tour’s creative director, wrote the foreword.
Related: Our recap of the tour’s final show in 2023
With more than 300 million records (albums and singles combined), John is the top solo artist on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists chart and the most successful male solo artist in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart’s history with nine #1s and twenty-nine Top 10s. In 2024, he achieved EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). John devotes time to a number of charities, including his own Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over $565 million since it launched in 1992.
