Singers such as Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga and Ryan Adams performed at the 70th birthday celebrations of Grammy-winning singer Elton John.
The iconic singer’s lengthy career was honoured throughout the evening by host Rob Lowe, with top singers, including Roseanne Cash, on Saturday night.
The guest list included celebrities such as Neil Patrick Harris, Ryan Phillippe, Jon Hamm, Heidi Klum and Katy Perry.
The gala, which also paid tribute to John’s 50-year writing partnership with Bernie Taupin, benefited both the Elton John Aids Foundation and the Hammer Museum at University of California – Los Angeles.
“Some people don’t like birthdays, they don’t like celebrating, they don’t want to know about them, and I’ve always enjoyed my birthday,” John said.
“Seventy sounds so archaic, doesn’t it? When I was growing up, 70 sounded like the end of the world. But things have changed — you’re only as old as you feel inside,” he added.
Ahead of the gala, John shared photographs from his family’s private birthday celebrations at their home, where he was joined by his young sons Elijah and Zachary.
In one Instagram image, the three can be seen gathered around a chocolate cake. The singer also shared several photographs of the birthday cards he had received for his birthday.
