Elton John loses his cool at Rock Hall of Fame

Entertainment Nov 12, 2025

Elton John, 78, wasn't thrilled with how things were running at this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in LA.
Frustrated by delays, he was overheard backstage saying, "What the hell is wrong with you people? Nobody knows what they're doing!"

The event ran late, and John was anxious about missing

The event on November 8 ran late, and John was anxious about missing his flight—he even shouted, "My plane is waiting!"
Still, he pulled it together for an emotional tribute to his idol Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys), performing "God Only Knows" in honor of Wilson's passing earlier this year.

John's passionate reactions aren't new

John's passionate reactions aren't new.
Back in 1999 during a VH1 Divas Live rehearsal, Tina Turner shared that he "just exploded" when she tried to give him piano tips.