VIDEO: Elton John Pays Tribute to Victims of Orlando Mass Shooting

Legendary singer Elton John took time out of his Liverpool Echo Arena concert on Tuesday, June 14th, to pay tribute to the victims of the Orlando shooting, which took the lives of 49 people and left 53 injured.

Said the multi-Grammy winner, "Now I have something to say but bear with me, in recent months I've been working on a project for my foundation called Love and Bravery with Lady Gaga, and it's about having the love to accept everyone for who they are, especially people who are different from you and the bravery to show it."

He continues, "When a horror like this massacre in Orlando comes along great agony like a tsunami and great grief. We feel shock, angry and we're devastatingly sad for the people who died and for the loved ones who are mourning." Watch the video.

In his five-decade career, Sir Elton John has sold over 300 million records, achieving 37 gold and 27 multi-platinum albums. He is one of the most highly acclaimed solo artists of all time, earning six Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards, a Golden Globe Award, an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and a Disney Legend Award. Sir Elton was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Billboard named him the third most successful male solo artist on "The Billboard Hot 100 Top All-Time Artists." "Wonderful Crazy Night," which will be released on February 5, 2016 will be his 32nd studio album.

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