Sir Elton John could continue performing in the Metaverse long after he’s retired from the road.
The 75-year-old music legend is stepping down from touring after his massive ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour ended next July.
However, a five-year plan is in place to bring the “I’m Still Standing” hitmaker’s music to future generations, while paying close attention to how Elton can appear in the virtual reality (VR) sphere.
Speaking to Music Week magazine, her husband and manager David Furnish said of the metaverse: “It’s going to be a big new market for music discovery.
“We are looking at it closely but carefully. Elton has been kind of like an avatar all his life, throwing things around every now and then, changing and moving on.
The team behind the “Rocket Man” is already pushing their music to younger generations, with more than 50% of their back catalog consumed by 18-35 year olds.
No doubt many of those fans came from Elton’s Dua Lipa duet “Cold Heart,” which saw the “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker land a top 10 song in “six different decades.”
David commented: “It’s hard to get all the data you want from streaming companies, but Spotify in particular, 58% of Elton’s music is now consumed by 18-35 year olds. This is absolutely what we wanted and what we hoped for. That’s why Elton always said he appreciated the opportunity with ‘The Lion King’, that’s why we did something like ‘Gnomeo And Juliet’ 10 years ago, to keep the songs in his catalog alive and present them to a new generation.
He also teamed up with pop icon Britney Spears on her comeback single, “Hold Me Closer,” a revamped version of Elton’s 1971 hit “Tiny Dancer.”
Additionally, a new Disney+ documentary, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” is heading to the streamer, which will coincide with Elton’s final concert in the United States at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on November 20.
David said: “Disney+ has 138 million subscribers, it gives you the opportunity to reach a huge audience and mark a milestone for Elton and the industry.
“I don’t think there will ever be another Elton John. The end of the story will be Elton leaving the stage and saying goodbye to touring North America.
Sir Elton John could continue performing in the Metaverse long after he’s retired from the road.
The 75-year-old music legend is stepping down from touring after his massive ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour ended next July.
However, a five-year plan is in place to bring the “I’m Still Standing” hitmaker’s music to future generations, while paying close attention to how Elton can appear in the virtual reality (VR) sphere.
Speaking to Music Week magazine, her husband and manager David Furnish said of the metaverse: “It’s going to be a big new market for music discovery.
“We are looking at it closely but carefully. Elton has been kind of like an avatar all his life, throwing things around every now and then, changing and moving on.
The team behind the “Rocket Man” is already pushing their music to younger generations, with more than 50% of their back catalog consumed by 18-35 year olds.
No doubt many of those fans came from Elton’s Dua Lipa duet “Cold Heart,” which saw the “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker land a top 10 song in “six different decades.”
David commented: “It’s hard to get all the data you want from streaming companies, but Spotify in particular, 58% of Elton’s music is now consumed by 18-35 year olds. This is absolutely what we wanted and what we hoped for. That’s why Elton always said he appreciated the opportunity with ‘The Lion King’, that’s why we did something like ‘Gnomeo And Juliet’ 10 years ago, to keep the songs in his catalog alive and present them to a new generation.
He also teamed up with pop icon Britney Spears on her comeback single, “Hold Me Closer,” a revamped version of Elton’s 1971 hit “Tiny Dancer.”
Additionally, a new Disney+ documentary, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” is heading to the streamer, which will coincide with Elton’s final concert in the United States at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on November 20.
David said: “Disney+ has 138 million subscribers, it gives you the opportunity to reach a huge audience and mark a milestone for Elton and the industry.
“I don’t think there will ever be another Elton John. The end of the story will be Elton leaving the stage and saying goodbye to touring North America.