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In 2011, the two classically trained cellists posted a passionate, high-energy cover of Michael Jackson’s "Smooth Criminal" on YouTube.

The year 2022 marked a bittersweet milestone for the duo. After a decade of making cellos "rock," Luka and Stjepan embarked on their final tour together as 2Cellos.

Beyond touring, Elton featured as a vocalist on their second studio album, In2ition , singing on their cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Oh Well" . 🎻 A Fond Farewell in 2022 2022---2Cellos--tours-with-Elton-John-were--greatest-ever-

The video gathered millions of views in just days.

As they closed that legendary chapter to focus on solo careers and family life, they continuously credited Elton John as the mentor who taught them how to captivate massive crowds, command a stadium, and turn classical instruments into heavy-hitting rock machines. ELTON JOHN about 2CELLOS In 2011, the two classically trained cellists posted

He admitted with a smile that the duo's electrifying performances often came close to stealing his own thunder.

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Elton went on to compare their raw, magnetic live energy to seeing legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix in the 1960s.