Elton John, the legendary musician, has not only been immortalized on vinyl records but also in wax with a stunning new statue at Madame Tussauds London.
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The wax figure beautifully captures Elton John in one of his iconic piano handstands, dressed in an outfit reminiscent of his 1975 Midsummer Music Festival performance at Wembley Stadium. The piano he is posed on is adorned with an impressive 24,000 rhinestones.
In a behind-the-scenes video, Jo Kinsey, the studio manager at Madame Tussauds London, describes the handstand statue as the most structurally ambitious figure they have created. It took months of planning and engineering to build the structure that allows Elton’s figure to appear suspended in the air with grace.
This is not Elton John’s first wax figure at Madame Tussauds, as he previously collaborated with the team in London in 1976. That figure made history as the world’s first talking and smiling Madame Tussauds figure, with John providing voice recordings for added authenticity.
Elton John has been actively promoting his new documentary, “Elton John: Never Too Late,” which premiered on Disney+. Directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, the film reflects on John’s 50-year career leading up to his final North American concert. His song for the film, “Never Too Late,” is in contention for Best Original Song at the 2025 Oscars.
Although John has retired from touring, he hinted at new music during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. He expressed his ongoing creativity and the possibility of releasing new Elton John music in the future.
FAQs
Q: What was special about Elton John’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds in 1976?
A: It was the world’s first talking and smiling Madame Tussauds figure, with John providing voice recordings for added authenticity.
Q: What accolade is Elton John’s song “Never Too Late” nominated for?
A: The song is shortlisted for Best Original Song at the 2025 Oscars.
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