Portrait of a Rocket Man: Sir Elton John’s photography collection wows at V&A Some 300 of their most significant acquisitions will be on display at the Victoria and Albert museum The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
Sir Paul McCartney becomes first UK billionaire musician Musician saw his wealth increase by £50m last year The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
Elton John's 'Diamonds' Compilation Album Continues To Climb Charts. Elton John's Diamonds album continues to make waves on the charts, showcasing his timeless hits and enduring popularity. Top News · May 17, 2024
Sir Elton John's star-studded photography collection to be published in a new coffee table book by the V&A Leiter, Avedon, Arbus, Arnold, Ellen Mark, plus many more are on display in Elton John's new coffee table book Digital Camera World · May 15, 2024
‘I want to be where the energy’s at’: photographer Ryan McGinley on youth culture, creativity and being collected by Elton John A new exhibition of Elton’s photography collection features images by McGinley, who shot to fame in his 20s for documenting the joyous excesses of young Americans The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024
"I had 25 feet to walk over to my kit and figure it out… 20… 15… 10… 5...": Kenny Aronoff recalls his terrifying Jack and Diane drum fill experience How extreme stress birthed the iconic heart of John 'Cougar' Mellencamp's smash hit MusicRadar · May 8, 2024
Lily Allen Resented Elton John for Years, But There Are No Hard Feelings Now This is too funny. Marie Claire · May 8, 2024
The Best-Dressed Royal Wedding Guests Ever Featuring fellow royals, A-listers, and immaculately styled family members. Marie Claire · May 1, 2024
Exploring The Masterminds Behind Hollywood's Biggest Hits Explore the work of renowned songwriters and composers in the music industry, from Disney classics to modern-day musical geniuses. Top News · Apr 28, 2024
Cringe Beatles x Dr Who magazine cover looks like a tribute band parody I’ve officially lost faith in the franchise. Creative Bloq · Apr 26, 2024
“It’s Chuck Rainey’s concept of ‘what you don’t play is as important as what you do play’”: After decades of studio sessions with artists ranging from Eric Clapton to Usher, Nathan East reflects on the business of bass Nathan East looks back at some of his biggest tracks, and why he’d love to have a career like Pat Metheny or Marcus Miller Guitar World · Apr 21, 2024
Glen Campbell left us seven years ago, but his new album of duets suggests that the end isn't the end it once was Death is no barrier for Glen Campbell as he sings with Elton John, Eric Clapton, Carole King and more Louder · Apr 19, 2024
“When I play the trill with my finger, my hand is not on the neck at all. It all comes from the wrist”: The story of B.B. King, the greatest blues guitar player of all time How the King of the Blues heard his calling, found a guitar, and developed a style that made him the undisputed greatest of all time Guitar World · Apr 18, 2024
"It was very mixed – we could get some lovely nuns as well as rockers": The story of Sky, the least rock’n’roll band of all time A unique insight into the short career of Sky, a band of musos more interested in their chops than chopping out lines Louder · Apr 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Tantrums of the rich and famous: nine acts that turned on their audience – from Elton to Bieber to Blur This week, Damon Albarn took umbrage at a Coachella crowd who failed to sing along. But he is far from the worst offender
What Hi-Fi? · Apr 15, 2024 Tales from the Record Store: Lost punk classics, Elton John encounters, CD-fusion and more As part of our Vinyl Week special event and to celebrate Record Store Day, we spoke to three big-name store owners to find out their weirdest customer stories.
Guitar World · Apr 14, 2024 “We started at a slow tempo, but as the session wore on, people were heading to the bathroom and sniffing stuff, and the tempo got to be almost twice as fast!” Klaus Voormann’s bassline on John Lennon’s Whatever Gets You Thru The Night is a must-listen The German musician and artist was John Lennon's bass guitarist of choice for two decades
Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2024 Tyler Hubbard gives devastating update on Florida Georgia Line hiatus as he releases second solo album EXCLUSIVE The country music singer is already plotting his next move as he discusses life on the road
Marie Claire · Apr 13, 2024 Lance Bass Reveals the Gift Sir Elton John Sent Him After Coming Out in 2006 "I'm like: 'I'm in!'"
Top News · Apr 13, 2024 Elton John And Jonathan Mergui Radiate Joy In Heartwarming Picture Elton John's heartwarming photo with Jonathan Mergui showcases the power of positivity and friendship, spreading joy and warmth online.
Louder · Apr 11, 2024 “We didn’t go ‘That’s your job’ – we’d say ‘Why don’t you have a go?’ I can remember playing solos on Stylophone… In some places it was like 'the Martians have landed!‘” How Family made Bandstand, and where it took them With a pre-King Crimson John Wetton on bass and a clutch of idiosyncratic songs with busy arrangements, the 1972 release cemented Roger Chapman and co’s position as one of the most influential bands of the era
Metal Hammer · Apr 10, 2024 "Love lies bleeding in my hands - OOH YEAH!" Watch full HD footage of Elton John looking on in delight as Metallica rock their brilliant cover of Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding Metallica just showed Elton John - and the world - why we desperately need a Garage Inc 2
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024 Warning: with Back to Black and four Beatles movies, Hollywood’s most cliched genre isn’t going away From Amy Winehouse to Elvis, musical biopics are ubiquitous – but it’s only the fake ones that are really worth watching, says journalist and critic Zach Schonfeld
Metal Hammer · Apr 8, 2024 "Sir Elton helped cover Nothing Else Matters, and tonight, you can see us return the favor!" Watch a clip of Metallica performing a rollocking cover of Elton John classic, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, with Elton looking on approvingly The cover song we did NOT have on our 2024 bingo card!
Louder · Apr 7, 2024 “I don’t know that much about folk music, except that most of it bores me to tears”: the incredible life of Michael Chapman, the greatest singer-songwriter the world never knew about The life and times of Michael Chapman, the cult singer and guitarist beloved of David Bowie, Elton John and Sonic Youth