Elton John

Near the end of last year’s nearly three-hour set at the Q, Elton John confided that he’s been taken aback by the way his career evolved. “It’s been a remarkable and unexpected journey,” he said as he admitted that when he and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin began working together, they figured they would write songs for other people. When no one took them up on that offer, John decided to record the tunes himself, and he subsequently put a band together to play them live. That was nearly 50 years ago, and after an incredible run that includes hit albums and induction into the Rock Hall, John has said that his current tour, dubbed Farewell Yellow Brick Road, will be his last. Just to ensure that everyone in Northeast Ohio has the chance to see him play one last time, John returns to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse tonight. (Niesel)