For most, Someone Saved My Life Tonight is just another classic rock song. For Linda Hannon, it’s a pointed reminder of a very turbulent, confusing and painful time in her life. In the summer of 1970, Hannon (then going by her maiden name, Woodrow) was engaged to a struggling musician, sharing a flat in London’s […]
A unique collection of Sir Elton John memorabilia went under the hammer tonight. More than 150 fans squeezed into the auction room to bid for items in the treasure trove of lots sold by John’s mother Sheila Farebrother. Bids for 227 items came in from around the world via the internet and over the phone. Mrs […]
Warning of the fleeting fame that comes with shows such as The X Factor, he said: “I’m not a fan of talent shows. I probably wouldn’t have lasted if I’d gone on one. I was asked to judge American Idol. I couldn’t do it because I won’t slag anyone off. “Also, I don’t want to be on […]
A party was held last night to mark the British citizenship of Evening Standard chairman Evgeny Lebedev. Hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish, 130 guests attended the dinner at the Royal Courts of Justice. Mayor Boris Johnson gave a speech and jazz star Jamie Cullum sang at the event. Words of congratulations from […]
A much-anticipated highlight of the fall season, the Museum Gala is the American Museum of Natural History’s largest annual benefit. More than 500 guests are expected to attend this year’s dazzling ball. Following cocktails in the Roosevelt Rotunda, guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner and a performance by Sir Elton John in the Milstein Hall of Ocean […]
Elton and the band will appear in concert on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 8 pm at the UTC McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, performing their Greatest Hits Live concert. Elton’s band comprises Davey Johnstone on guitar, Bob Birch on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim Bullard on keyboards. Tickets go on public sale […]
The Elton John concert scheduled for Wednesday night at the Tucson Convention Center has been canceled, officials said. Concert organizers said he came down with an illness and won’t be able to perform. He has rescheduled to concert for Thursday night at 8 p.m., organizers added. All tickets purchased for Wednesday will be honored tomorrow. […]
For 13 years, John Mahon has been traveling the world as a full-time member of Elton John’s band. A 1973 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, he has played about 700 shows to date. A backing vocalist and percussionist in the band, Mahon will be onstage at Youngstown’s Cavelli Center on Saturday night for […]
Meet Elton John and sit in the FRONT ROW at a concert anywhere in the world on his current tour! Meet the legendary Elton John and see him perform his countless hits! This timeless artist has sold more than 250 million albums and is one of the most successful and enduring performers in history. The […]
A man, a microphone and a piano can filled the stage at Clowes Memorial Hall during a benefit Wednesday to mark the 20th anniversary of Ryan White’s death from complications of AIDS. Pop recording legend Elton John performed after appearances by former talk-show host Phil Donahue, actress Judith Light and Ryan’s mother, Jeanne White-Ginder, to […]