On March 25, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the Hammer Museum at UCLA presented a special celebration honoring Elton John's 70th birthday and his 50-year songwriting collaboration with Bernie Taupin. Hosted by actor Rob Lowe; the event was held at Red Studios in Los Angeles and raised nearly $2.8 million to help fund the grant-making initiatives of EJAF and exhibitions and programs at the Hammer Museum. Throughout the evening, surprise musical guests presented special tribute performances. Songwriter Ryan Adams performed 'Rocket Man.' Stevie Wonder sang 'Daniel,' and 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' and, along with Lady Gaga, also sang 'Happy Birthday' to Elton.