24
MAR
2013
Behind The Sound of Elton John
Elton John’s Million Dollar Piano is exactly that: A singularly stunning instrument that successfully marries technology and art, and cost just that much to create. As the name of the legendary performer’s latest headlining act to take up residence at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace, The Million Dollar Piano runs two full hours, expanding beyond […]
24
MAR
2013
Elton Creates Rocket Sports Management
Rocket Sports Management is a sports management company co-founded by Sir Elton John and Luke Lloyd-Davies, with the core business being focused on Athlete management. Much like its sister company the Rocket Music Entertainment Group it looks after a unique roster of talented individuals that are given the very best support on a worldwide scale […]
16
MAR
2013
Elton Likes BobbleHead Dogs
SIR ELTON JOHN collects nodding dogs and even takes the figures to his dressing room at shows, according to singing pal ED SHEERAN. The two singers teamed up for a collaboration at last month’s (Feb13) Grammy Awards, and Sheeran has revealed the Rocket Man hitmaker’s bizarre backstage requirements. The Sun quotes Sheeran as saying, “There […]
16
MAR
2013
Elton Collaborating With Fall Out Boy
Elton John recently joined Fall Out Boy in an Atlanta studio to collaborate on a track for the group’s new album, Save Rock and Roll. Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump posted an image of the duo on his Twitter feed, along with the message “#saverockandroll #sireltonjohn.” Stump hinted to Billboard that there would be […]
02
MAR
2013
Elton at Vina del Mar Festival, Chile
Accustomed to being begged for encores, Sir Elton finished his set after an hour and twenty minutes, keeping perfectly to schedule as we Brits are raised to do, and not quite understanding that he was allowed to ‘break the rules’ and continue playing to a crowd that was cheering his name. He may not have […]
10
FEB
2013
Elton Performs Streets of Philadelphia at Bruce Springsteen Tribute
The power of Bruce Springsteen reached beyond the musical Friday night when he was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Before he even hit a note or anyone sang any of his songs, Springsteen made his voice heard early on during an auction of an autographed guitar. […]
07
FEB
2013
Elton to Perform Grammy Tribute to Levon Helm
Elton John, Mumford & Sons, T Bone Burnett, Mavis Staples, Zac Brown and Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard will honor Levon Helm at the Grammys. The musicians will collaborate on an all-star version of “The Weight” at the awards ceremony on Sunday. Both Brown and Mumford & Sons collaborated with Helm during his final years […]
27
JAN
2013
Review: Elton at Yamaha 125
It’s the sort of eclectic hodgepodge you usually only find at disaster-relief benefits, Kennedy Center tributes and Olympic ceremonies. Friday night it was next door to the NAMM convention in the Arabesque Hollywood corner of Disney California Adventure, where kids normally see the “Aladdin” show. The occasion: the 125th anniversary of Yamaha, the Japanese corporation […]
24
JAN
2013
Elton Coaches Adele on Stage Fright
Golden Globe winner Adele, 24, has called on her pal Elton John, 65, to help battle her crippling stage fright before she performs at the Oscars next month. They spent an afternoon at Elton’s Beverly Hills home last week and Adele came away feeling more confident. ‘Adele’s desperate to overcome her nerves,’ says our insider. […]
18
JAN
2013
Elton Coming to Chattanooga, Dayton, Memphis, Birmingham & Montgomery
Elton and the band are to play a concert on Friday, March 22, 8pm at Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. “The Garrett Coliseum is very excited to host Elton John in Montgomery for the first time since 2000,” said Randy Stephenson, General Manager of Garrett Coliseum. “Elton John is one of the world’s premiere artists, […]