Elton John out of the Hospital! British singer Elton John left hospital on Thursday after being treated for a serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza that forced him to cancel a string of concerts.
Elton John’s spokesman Gary Farrow said the pop star known for hits including “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Rocket Man” was “fine”, and he planned to join singer/songwriter Billy Joel on stage on November 14.
John, 62, was forced to postpone five gigs in England and Ireland starting with an October 23 date in Sheffield, and he also pulled out of three U.S. concerts scheduled for November 4, 7 and 10, at which he was to appear with Joel.
Elton John spokesman confirmed that the singer was in hospital for his condition but that he was “absolutely fine.” He added that John, one of the most successful recording artists with album sales estimated at more than 200 million, hoped to be back on the road and rejoining Joel on November 14.
