The list of British entertainers who will be featured in the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in London tonight is very long indeed—featuring, among others, The Spice Girls, The Who, The Pet Shop Boys, Annie Lenox, George Michael, Muse, Ed Sheeran, Fatboy Slim, Tinie Tempah, Jessie J, Emeli Sande, the Kaiser Chiefs, Paul McCartney (again), Ray Davies of The Kinks, surviving members of Queen. Speaking of which….
Where’s Elton John? He was conspicuously absent in the opening ceremonies two weekends ago, and he’s conspicuously absent now in the closing ceremonies. Might it be possible that the very high-profile Sir John is still too closely identified with the tragic Princess Diana? Did the mean Queen agree to be a Bond Girl only if What’s-His-Name is made a Non-Person at The Games? If so, then the Olympic Torch has been reduced to nothing more than just a candle in the wind.
Completely agree with you, Paul. Elton is one of England’s treasures, so WTF?
He preformed at the Queens Jubilee.. so I am sure that isn’t it. I hope he isn’t ill.. because for that in July he was just getting out of the hopital..
Well, I still think it’s odd they didn’t even show a picture of Elton John, the way they showed pictures of Ziggy Stardust/David Bowie and, of course, the special thing they did with John Lennon. But, that said, Elton John wasn’t the only one conspicuously absent from the ceremonies. I also missed Sting.
Paul – You certainly can turn a phrase. That final sentence is gold medal worthy.