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Elton John and Years & Years Cover Pet Shop Boys Its A Sing For Brit Awards

Elton John and Years & Years have come together for a truly spectacular performance of the Pet Shop Boys classic “It’s a sin” at tonight’s BRIT Awards.

Tagged as: 20s, 70s, 80s, Brit Awards, Elton John, Pet Shop Boys, pop, rock, UK, Years & Years

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Elton John Raves About The Band’s ‘Music From Big Pink’

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On a new episode of Elton John’s Rocket Hour on Apple Music 1, Elton sits down with his husband and Canadian-native David Furnish for a Canada Special. The two talk about Canada’s incredible depth of talent, from Leonard Cohen to Joni Mitchell, k.d. lang, Ruth B and more.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Elton John, Music from Big Pink, rock, The Band, UK, USA

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Catherine Britt Goes Full Tilt Indie With ‘Home Truths’

by Paul Cashmere

Australian Country star Catherine Britt will release new music for 2021 on Friday 15 January. Here new album is ‘Home Truths’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Australia, Catherine Britt, country, Elton John, Home Truths, Kenny Chesney

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James Hetfield, Metallica. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Miley Cyrus Records Metallica Classic With Elton John

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Miley Cyrus has recruited old pal Elton John for a cover of Metallica’s Nothing Else Matters.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Elton John, Metallica, Miley Cyrus, pop, rock, USA

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UK Producer Steve Brown (Wham, Freddie Mercury) Has Died

by Paul Cashmere

UK producer Steve Brown has died. At this stage a Cause of Death has not been revealed.

Tagged as: ABC, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Manic Street Preachers, producer, Steve Brown, The Cult, UK, Wham

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Elton John Awarded Global Citizen 2020

by Music-News.com

Sir Elton John is to be honoured at the Global Citizen Prize ceremony.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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$30 Billion Loss Projected For Live Music Industry

by Paul Cashmere

The impact of Covid-19 on the American live music industry is expected to top $30 billion across 2020 alone.

Tagged as: Celine Dion, Dead & Company, Eagles, Elton John, Jonas Brothers, music industry, Pollstar, Post Malone, Queen. Adam Lambert, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, U2

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Elton John Praises Damon Albarn

by Music-News.com

Elton John has collaborated with a number of different artists this year but the most important for him was playing piano and lending vocals on ‘The Pink Phantom’ for Gorillaz’ latest project ‘Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez’ because he enjoyed working with the frontman so much.

Tagged as: 70s, 90s, Blur, Damon Albarn, Elton John, Gorillaz, pop, rock, UK

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Mattel Debuts Elton John Barbie

by Paul Cashmere

Meet the Elton John Barbie doll.

Tagged as: Barbie, contemporary, doll, Elton John, Mattel, rock, Toy, UK, USA

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Damon Albarn On Writing With Elton John

by Music-News.com

Damon Albarn joins Elton John for this week’s episode of Rocket Hour on Apple Music 1 to coincide with the release of the new Gorillaz album, ‘Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez’.

Tagged as: 70s, 90s, Damon Albarn, electronica, Elton John, rock, UK

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Elton John and Ex-Wife Renate Settle Legal Issues

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Elton John and his ex-wife Renate Blauel have resolved a legal dispute triggered by the rocker’s autobiography and the Rocketman biopic.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, Renate Blauel, UK

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Elton John and Ex-Wife End Court Action

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Elton John and his ex-wife Renate Blauel have reportedly halted their bitter divorce battle amid ongoing peace talks.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, Renate Blauel, UK

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Elton John Doesn’t Listen To Elton John

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BBC Radio 6 Music’s Matt Everitt chatted with Sir Elton John about Record Store Day on Mary Anne Hobbs’ show.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, UK

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Elton John ‘Chart Music Isn’t Real Music’

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has deplored the current state of the music industry, professing he isn’t a fan of modern pop.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, UK

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Record Exec Nick Hampton Publishes His Autobiography

by Paul Cashmere

Former EMI Record executive Nick Hampton has published his life story with ‘Nick of Time: My Life and Career All on the Record’.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Andy Williams, Australia, Donovan, Elton John, EMI Records, Glenn Shorrock, Iva Davies, Jackie Trent, Jenny Morris, Jimmy Barnes, Johnny Cash, Joy McKean, music industry, Neil Finn, Nick Hampton, Nick of Time, Petula Clark, Richard Clapton, Sandie Shaw, Slim Dusty, The Easybeats, The Kinks, Tony Bennett, Tony Hatch, Vera Lynn

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Elton John’s Next Live Stream is From New York 2000

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John will broadcast a complete concert from Madison Square Garden in New York this weekend.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Joel, Bryan Adams, contemporary, Elton John, Kiki Dee, Madison Square Garden, pop, Ronan Keating, UK

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Elton John’s Next Classic Concert Streaming Is From Rio 1995

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John fans will have the fourth instalment in four weeks when he streams his 1995 Rio concert this weekend.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, UK

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Elton John’s Ex-Wife Seeks $3.8m For Privacy Breach In Book

by Music-News.com

Elton John’s ex-wife is reportedly demanding $3.8 million (£3 million) as she claims he breached their divorce deal by publishing a memoir.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, UK

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Elton John’s Next Classic Live Concert Is From Verona Italy 1989

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John’s next classic concert will be from Verona, Italy from 1989 on his ‘Reg Strikes Back’ tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, Italty, pop, UK, Verona

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Elton John Signs On For Anti-Conversation Therapy Letter

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Elton John, Dua Lipa and Charli XCX are among the stars who have signed an open letter to the British Government calling for a ban on conversion therapy.

Tagged as: Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Elton John, pop, UK

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Elton John To Stream 1986 Sydney Concert With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John’s next live stream concert will be his 1986 Sydney show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John Reschedules UK Shows To End of 2021

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Elton John has postponed the homecoming U.K. leg of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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PNAU And Elton John To Release Second Volume Of Elton Reinventions

by Paul Cashmere

Nick Littlemore has confirmed that PNAU are working again with Elton John on a second volume of remixed reinventions of Elton’s catalogue.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, electronica, Elton John, Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes, PNAU

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Classic 1976 Elton John Concert To Stream For 72 Hours

by Paul Cashmere

Sir Elton John will make available a concert from 17 September 1976 available to stream for just 72 hours this weekend from his YouTube channel.

Tagged as: 70s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John and Kelly Clarkson Help Raise $700,000 For Covid-19 Relief

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Appearances by Elton John and Kelly Clarkson helped Los Angeles TV station KTLA raise more than $700,000 (£567,700) for Covid-19 relief.

Tagged as: COVID-19, Elton John, fundraiser, Kelly Clarkson, USA

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Elton John Is Loving Students Covering ‘I’m Still Standing’

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Elton John has invited a class of British schoolchildren to a future concert after he was “blown away” by their version of his hit I’m Still Standing.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John Recorded His Vocals For Lady Gaga Album In Sydney

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John’s vocals for Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’ album were recorded at Forbes St Studios in Sydney.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Chromatica, Elton John, Forbes St Studios, James Raper, Lady Gaga, Nick Rowse, pop

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Elton John and Nigel Olsson perform in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 11 December 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Elton John Takes $75m Hit Because of Coronavirus

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Elton John has reportedly been left “bereft” after taking a significant $75 million (£60 million) hit after coronavirus forced him to cancel his farewell tour.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John Pays Tribute To Larry Kramer

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Elton John has paid a poignant tribute to late playwright and leading AIDS activist Larry Kramer, remembering him as a “giant of a man”.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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Elton John Thrilled To Be Featured In Killing Eve

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John was “thrilled” to feature so heavily in the latest episode of Killing Eve as he’s a massive fan of the TV series.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

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