Elton John has criticized the legalization of marijuana in North America, describing it as “one of the greatest mistakes of all time.”
The legendary musician, who has been sober for 34 years, shared his views in an interview with Time after being named the magazine’s Icon of the Year.
“Marijuana is addictive. It leads to other drugs. And when you’re stoned – and I’ve been stoned – you don’t think normally,” John said, reflecting on his past experiences with the drug. He also recounted how his throat problems during a mid-1980s Australian tour were linked to marijuana use, which he quit following medical advice.
Cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2018 for adults, with restrictions on possession and distribution. Many U.S. states, including California, have also legalized cannabis for medicinal or recreational use, though it remains illegal in others.
John, known for helping other celebrities such as Eminem and Robbie Williams recover from addiction, shared how acknowledging his destructive behavior was pivotal in his own recovery journey.
The musician also touched on his temper, previously explored in the 1997 documentary Tantrums and Tiaras, attributing his creative speed in songwriting to his impatience. “If I get a lyric and I look at it, the song comes straight out,” he said.
Elton John’s life and career are the focus of a new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, directed by his husband David Furnish and RJ Cutler. The film captures his preparation for his final North American concert at Dodger Stadium, marking the end of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.
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