Last year, Sir Elton performed a private, high-profile set at the luxury hotel-spa Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire on the edge of the Cotswolds. He played for the wedding of Eve Jobs (daughter of Apple founder Steve Jobs) and British Olympic showjumper Harry Charles. READ MORE: Jeremy Clarkson encounters 'serious problem' on flight to holidayTaking to social media on Wednesday, Sir Elton revealed in n emotional and celebratory statement that he has been sober almost 40 years. Sir Elton previously described himself as a "broken man" whose soul was "like a charred piece of steak" before checking into Parkside Lutheran Hospital in Chicago. And now, his announcement on his sobriety has prompted his fans to to rally around him with support.