In a new documentary, Elton John opens up about a drug binge he had with John Lennon that caused him to panic. The legendary “Rocket Man” singer admitted that there was a time when he and the late Beatles member had “mountains of coke coming out of [their] noses” while in a New York City hotel room in the middle of the night. John revealed that he was “being paranoid” during the incident and even mistook Andy Warhol for the police when he heard a knock at the door.
Despite the seriousness of the situation, John shared a humorous anecdote about not wanting to let Andy Warhol into the room because he carried his Polaroid camera everywhere. According to John, Lennon jokingly said, “Like, no thanks. That was the fun part of cocaine.” This lighthearted moment shed some light on the chaotic and dangerous world of drug use that the two music icons were a part of.
Regrets and Recovery
Although John can now look back and laugh at some of his past experiences with drugs, he has acknowledged that his biggest regret in life was taking drugs. He has spoken openly about the pain, bad behavior, and self-hatred that he went through during his addiction. However, the singer also expressed gratitude for the journey he went on to overcome his addiction and achieve 30 years of sobriety in July 2020.
In addition to sharing his own recovery story, Elton John has used his experience to help other celebrities struggling with addiction. He played a role in getting Rufus Wainright into rehab and even served as Eminem’s Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor. John’s willingness to give back and support others in their journey to sobriety showcases his commitment to using his past struggles for good and helping others navigate the challenges of addiction.
By reflecting on his own mistakes and setbacks, Elton John continues to inspire others to seek help and overcome their own battles with addiction. His candidness about his past drug use serves as a reminder that even the most successful and iconic individuals are not immune to the pitfalls of addiction and that there is always hope for recovery and redemption.