Elton John Pokes Fun at Record-Label ‘A–holes’
We can always count on Elton John to speak his mind, even if it means insulting his record company and making fun of his old friend Rod Stewart's fondness for resting on his laurels.
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Garth Brooks Covers Eagles, Queen + Many More Classic Rockers on New ‘Roots’ Collection
Country superstar Garth Brooks has never been shy about his rock influences, from smashing his guitars onstage to his hit re-working of Billy Joel's 'Shameless.' His new eight-disc box set, 'Blame It All on My Roots,' which was released on Thanksgiving Day, features four discs of covers, two of which are packed with his favorite rock songs.
Paul McCartney, Elton John and Bon Jovi Make List of Highest-Paid Musicians
We might not hear much rock in the Top 40 these days, but the genre can still pay pretty well if you're lucky enough to have the right audience. Just ask Paul McCartney, Elton John and Bon Jovi, all of whom cracked Forbes' most recent list of the highest-paid musicians on the planet.
Elton John Inducted Into the Headwear Hall of Fame
November 8, 2013 Elton John, Madonna, Frank Sinatra, and Carlos Santana have at least one thing in common. They are all members of the Headwear Hall of Fame. Eton John is one of the 2014 inductee and if you are like me, you have to be wondering how one achieves such an honor.
Elton John Sympathizes With Reality TV Singing Stars
It's easy to complain about singing competition shows like 'American Idol,' 'X Factor' and 'The Voice.' They value karaoke-style singing over performing one's own material, they favor pop flash over personal grit and they've spawned dozens of similar-sounding artists. But when Elton John looks out over the would-be pop stars on TV, he just feels pity.
Win a Trip to NYC to See Elton John Live – Just in Time for Christmas!
Now who's the rocket man? (Answer: It's you.) We're flying one person and a friend to NYC to see Elton John rock Madison Square Garden on December 4.
Tom Hardy to Play Elton John in Biopic
As the casting drags on for the Freddie Mercury biopic, a feature film about another '70s gay British superstar just landed its lead. Tom Hardy, who played Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises,' will portray Elton John in the movie 'Rocketman.'
Elton John and David Bowie Were Originally Rejected by the BBC
Elton John -- "dull?" David Bowie -- an "amateur?" These were the opinions of the BBC before the singers became famous, according to newly discovered notes that will be used in an upcoming documentary.
40 Years Ago: Elton John Releases ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’
It almost seems too easy to call 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' Elton John's masterpiece, but it's hard to argue against it. Released on Oct. 5, 1973, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' was the second studio album he put out in 1973, and his seventh in five years. Oh, and it was a double album.
Elton John Called ‘The Devil’s Work’ by Russian Religious Leader
Elton John's upcoming tour stops in Russia are still a few months away, but the controversy surrounding his arrival already appears to be reaching a fever pitch. Already under fire from a Russian parents' group that's calling for the concerts to be canceled because of his sexual orientation, John is now being called "the devil's work" by a leader of one of the country's Islamist sects.