Over the decades, Buckingham Palace summoned a select group of musicians to be awarded by Queen Elizabeth II. Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Bob Geldof were knighted, and Robert Plant was named Commander of the Order of the British Empire. One of the few female musicians to receive such an honor was Annie Lennox, who, in 2011, was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for her work with the poverty-relief charitable organization Oxfam as well as AIDS charities ...
With the coronavirus pandemic still largely keeping people in their homes around the world, many are wondering when they'll get to see their favorite acts live again. For fans of Elton John, a creative new solution is on the horizon. On Wednesday (July 1), John announced his brand new "Elton John: Classic Concert Series." Premiering on John's YouTube channel every Saturday for the next six weeks, the new series will see the singer releasing ...
Elton John is featured on the Red Hot Chili Peppers latest record. The Getaway, the group's eleventh album was released June 17. With some help from another legendary artist. John and longtime lyricist Bernie Taupin sat down with RHCP in studio to collaborate on "Sick Love," the sixth track on the record. "It just sounded like Elton was involved somehow, someway." more...
"The Radical Eye," a collection of modernist photography belonging to Elton John, will go on display at the Tate Modern in London, beginning November 10, 2016. The exhibit features over 150 pieces from more than 60 artists. "It is a great honor for [husband] David [Furnish] and I to lend part of our collection to Tate Modern for this ground-breaking exhibition," said John. more...
Steven Tyler is currently raising funds for his Janie's Fund, providing support for young female victims of abuse and neglect, and recruited a number of celebrities including Carrie Underwood, Bono and Elton John, to help the cause. In a new video on Billboard, Tyler explained, "There really, really, really are ways out. And that's all." more...
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