tour, in support of his third record, “Tumbleweed Connection.” John made his Las Vegas debut on his third U.S. It took a concept album about the American West to actually get Elton John to the American West. Since first coming here on tour in the early ’70s, John has logged a number of memorable performances, from christening Studio 54 at the MGM Grand in December 1997 to duetting with Celine Dion at a benefit concert at Caesars Palace in February 2006 to playing Andre Agassi’s Grand Slam for Children concerts more than a half dozen times.Īs John brings his farewell tour to town this weekend, let’s look back at five of his most noteworthy Las Vegas shows: It might the last time we see Elton John live in Las Vegas. He’s played here more than any other city. Elton John performs onstage during his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' final tour at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in New York.