Sir Elton John has denied stories he intends to stage an ABBA style hologram concert in the future.
Rumours that the Rocket Man was planning such a concert began when fans came across trademark documents for his name covering holograms, video projections and immersive 3D virtual reality experiences.
But Elton has denied there is any such show in the works.
An augmented reality version of him playing the piano featured on a pop up at King’s Cross in London during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, but when asked at the time about this Elton told The Sun he was a 'Luddite' who had never downloaded anything in his life - 'not even porn.'
He also revealed his kids begged him never to do any holograms, and that it's not something he'd ever consider.
The speculation comes after acts such as KISS and The Rolling Stones have signed up to the futuristic hologram trend – with Mick Jagger even boldly commenting you can 'have a posthumous business now.'
Famous stars who have been resurrected on stage via holograms include Tupac at Coachella, Michael Jackson in the Billboard Music Awards and Elvis in "Blade Runner 2049".
The New York Times Magazine reported in 2020 that “companies are making plans to put droves of departed idols on tour – reanimating a live music industry whose biggest earners will soon be dying off.”
The article referred to trade publication Pollstar, which reported that roughly half of the 20 top-grossing North American touring acts of 2019 were led by artists who were at least 60 years old. These included Cher, Kiss, Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney, Dead & Company and Billy Joel, and the top three went to Bob Seger, the Rolling Stones, and Elton John.
Elton is currently back in the studio after finishing his final tour, and is planning to release Who Believes in Angels in April.
He recently joined mourners at the funeral of Ozzy Osbourne with whom he shared a friendship with for many years. They worked together on the Black Sabbath singers track Ordinary Man in 2020 and Ozzy reportedly credited Elton for helping his recovery following a horrific quad bike accident in 2003.
The Crocodile Rock star posted an emotional tribute to Ozzy after he passed which read:
'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love. Elton xx'
