Why was Elton John's drummer wearing FJ gloves at Glastonbury?!
Elton John's drummer Nigel Olsson is sponsored by FootJoy and has been wearing their gloves during gigs for years!
Eagle-eyed viewers among you will have noticed Elton John's drummer Nigel Olsson was wearing FootJoy golf gloves during their epic performance at Glastonbury Festival on Sunday night, and there was very good reason for it.
And no, Nigel hadn't just nipped out for a round of 18 before joining Elton John for his last-ever gig in the UK.
According to Music Radar who interviewed Olsson back in 2011, he has been wearing golf gloves for the best part of 50 years.
Olsson, who also confirmed he is supported by FootJoy, explained he likes to wear FJ golf gloves during his performances with John because they allow him to "feel the stick" as if he's "wearing nothing at all" on his hands.
It also prevents him from getting cuts on his hands.
The model of glove worn by Olsson is the FootJoy Stasof, which you can purchase in the link below:
Elton John at Glastonbury and straight to the range for this legend. @FootJoy gloves at the ready #Glastonbury pic.twitter.com/1uTmcjXiI6
— Laurence Kinlan (@laurencekinlan) June 25, 2023
Olsson told Music Radar:
Love the drummer’s @FootJoy golf gloves! #EltonJohn #Glastonbury
— James Whiting (@J_d_whiting) June 25, 2023
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