Let’s be real here. Elton was 63 when Zachary was born. That’s not “young dad” territory. That’s “I’ve already bought the plot at the cemetery” territory. But he went for it. Good for him. He proves that you can have a midlife crisis that involves children instead of a Corvette.
Now Elton is in his late 70s. He’s slowing down. His farewell tour is finally, actually ending. And he has two teenage boys at home. Imagine the energy drain. He probably needs a nap after driving them to soccer practice. He probably delegates bedtimes to David. “David, you handle the bedtime stories. I need to crystallize my memories or whatever.”
A Little Perspective
Think about your own parents. If you’re my age (old enough to remember fax machines), your folks were probably in their early 30s when you hit puberty. Elton was in his 70s. That’s a different planet.
When Zachary turns 18, Elton will be 81. When Elijah turns 18, Elton will be 83. That’s wild to think about. But hey, Elton’s survived everything—the 70s, the hair plugs, the multiple farewell tours. He can survive a teenager’s mood swings. Probably.
David Furnish is younger, born in 1962. So he’s the “young dad” at 62. He’s the one probably chasing the boys around the garden. Elton is the one sitting on the throne, directing traffic. It’s a beautiful, chaotic, slightly ridiculous family dynamic.
Who are Elton John’s children Elijah and Zachary? – The US Sun | The US Sun
