Elton John has formally achieved EGOT standing.
The musical icon gained his first-ever award for TV excellence at Monday evening’s seventy fifth Emmys, making him a part of the elite membership of entertainers with an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
His Disney+ live performance film, “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium,” was given the excellent selection particular honor.
John was unable to attend the Emmys whereas recovering from a current knee operation, however producer Ben Winston was there to simply accept the award on his behalf.
“He’s absolutely fine, but he wanted to send his love and thanks to the Television Academy for this incredible award,” Winston mentioned.
“We didn’t know this was going to be historic because it was going to win a man — who has created the soundtrack to all of our lives, he’s done so much great for society, who is all of our heroes — we didn’t know that it was going to win him an EGOT.”
The “Tiny Dancer” singer reacted to his win in an announcement to the press, the place he mentioned, “I am incredibly humbled to be joining the unbelievably talented group of EGOT winners tonight.”
“The journey to this moment has been filled with passion, dedication, and the unwavering support of my fans all around the world,” he went on. “Tonight is a testament to the power of the arts and the joy that it brings to all our lives. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, I am incredibly grateful.”
“Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium” documented the ultimate North American live performance of the singer’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, which kicked off all the way in which again in 2018.
John is the nineteenth particular person to earn the title of EGOT. He is the proprietor of 5 Grammys and earned the Best Original Song Oscar in 1994 for “The Lion King’s” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” In 2000, John gained a Tony for the rating of “Aida.”
