Elton John feared he was shot when he experienced a blackout during a performance.

Sir Elton John has been entertaining audiences around the world for over five decades. In his new book, Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour, he shares some of his wildest experiences on the road. One of these incidents took place during a concert in Greensboro, North Carolina in November 1974.

As Sir Elton and his band were performing, a concert-goer threw a metal hash pipe onto the stage, hitting the singer in the temple and knocking him unconscious. The band continued to play, unaware of what had happened, until they saw blood streaming down Sir Elton's face. The band thought he had been shot and were terrified. Sir Elton's bodyguard, Jim Morris, quickly stepped in and carried him offstage in his feathered outfit.

Despite the chaotic and frightening moment, Sir Elton looks back on it fondly as one of his "favorite" memories. He has since performed in Greensboro two more times, once with Billy Joel in 2001 and most recently during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in 2022.

In his book, Sir Elton also shares behind-the-scenes stories, such as his struggle with vocal cysts while performing in Australia. He underwent throat surgery to improve his condition, but has also dealt with other health issues throughout his career, including appendicitis and pneumonia.

Recently, Sir Elton revealed that he has lost vision in his right eye due to a severe infection contracted in the South of France. He also has issues with his left eye, but is working to improve his vision. Despite these challenges, Sir Elton remains grateful for his fans and their support throughout his career.

During a speech at the New York Film Festival, Sir Elton shared, "To be honest with you, there’s not much of me left. But I’m still here. And I can’t thank you [enough], you’re the people that made me." His movie, Elton John: Never Too Late, will be released on Disney+ in December.

While Sir Elton has faced many challenges, he continues to entertain and inspire audiences around the world. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can share them with The Agency entertainment team by emailing, calling, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.

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