21
NOV
2015
Quick Chat with DC Parmet, Elton’s Tour Manager
When Elton John arrives in Wellington today, he will be accompanied by tour manager DC Parment, who has been holding the band’s purse strings for the past 18 years. He tells about first meeting the larger-than-life star, why touring is fun, and his favourite bands. Why did you decide to work in the entertainment industry? […]
18
NOV
2015
Elton’s Stepmother Tells Different Childhood Story
By all accounts, Stan Dwight plays the piano very well. His repertoire doesn’t include Elton John hits but his family talk of once hearing him play a version of Your Song that Elton would have been proud of. Physically, there’s more than a touch of Elton John about the man, too, what with the stocky […]
12
NOV
2015
Elton Coming to Roanoke VA, Charlottesville VA & Columbus GA
Elton and his band come to Columbus, Georgia, for the first time for one performance at the Columbus Civic Center on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 20. Go to Ticketmaster.com for more information. It’s unclear how much tickets will be at this time. – […]
11
NOV
2015
Elton Gets Aerosmith Mic Stand
26 years ago this month, Aerosmith released one of their most serious songs, “Janie’s Got a Gun” – which deals with the repercussions of child abuse. Yesterday, Steven Tyler announced the creation of Janie’s Fund – a group dedicated to helping girls who’ve been abused or neglected. Tyler explained in a statement, “”As a father […]
11
NOV
2015
Elton Coming to Albi, France & Mobile, AL, 2nd Trondheim Show Announced
Elton and the band will play the Festivale Pause Guitare in Albi, France on Sunday, July 10. Tickets for Elton at the Festivale Pause Guitare are on sale now at the Gérard Drout Productions website. Elton and the band will play the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile AL, on Tuesdey, March 15, as part of […]
11
NOV
2015
Rod Stewart: Elton’s Hair is Sewn On
The rocker, whose new album Another Country was released on Friday, was bragging about the fact that he and Rolling Stones star Ronnie Wood had managed to keep full heads of completely natural hair. 68-year-old Elton has been rumoured to have undergone a hair transplant after his locks seemingly managed to grow back. Speaking to […]
11
NOV
2015
Elton Steered Ed Sheeran Away from Drugs, Sons are Having Piano Lessons
Rocket Man singer who signed Ed to his artist management company has talked candidly with him to deter him from substance abuse. Elton John steered Ed Sheeran away from drugs by telling him horror stories about being a cocaine addict. “His stories about drugs put you off,” Ed says. “You hear Elton talk about his […]
11
NOV
2015
Johnny Depp to Add Voice to Gnomeo & Juliet 2
Hollywood star will voice a tiny version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous English sleuth in followup to 2011’s Gnomeo & Juliet Sherlock Gnomes will see the star-crossed lovers from the previous entry – James McAvoy and Emily Blunt are returning to voice those roles – seeking out the legendary sleuth to help solve the […]
11
NOV
2015
Win Tickets to EJAF Oscar Party
The Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston is raffling off two tickets to next year’s Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party with two nights at the W Hotel in Hollywood as part of their annual fundraising Gala. Proceeds from the raffle support Joslin Diabetes Center’s mission to prevent, treat and cure diabetes. Attendance at the Gala […]
26
OCT
2015
Ozzy Osbourne Invites Elton Backstage to Download Festival
Ozzy Osbourne “would love” to invite Sir Elton John to join him backstage at the Download Festival next year. The Prince of Darkness has extended an invitation for the Rocket Man to fly over to Donington Park once he has finished his set at the Leicestershire County Cricket ground. For one day next year, Leicestershire […]