Elton John wasted no time getting started on his long hit list.

Elton chose his rose-colored glasses for today's affair.

Elton John's bassist on the left, and his longtime guitarist on the right, Davey Johnstone.

Elton conducts the crowd singing Bennie and the Jets, the second song in today's set list.

Nigel Olsson has been Elton's drummer forever, and Davey Johnstone his guitarist for almost forever.

Captain Fantastic says hello to the lucky few (?) with backstage passes. Put your phones down, people! They're in my way!