Elton John at the Staples Center

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Elton John performs with his band to a sold-out crowd at Staples Center on Saturday as part of his “All The Hits” tour.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)