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Metallica’s James Hetfield has been “writing lots of music” this year

Papa Het claims he’s been composing and “playing guitar pretty much every day” since Metallica’s last tour

Metal Hammer

Joni Mitchell follows Neil Young in returning her music to Spotify

Mitchell originally acted in solidarity with Young’s protest over the spread of vaccine misinformation on the platform, which he has now ended

The Guardian - UK

Elton John And Bernie Taupin Honored With Gershwin Prize

Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, celebrating their iconic music and lasting influence on the industry.

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Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin win the 2024 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

One of the most prestigious awards in American music, the Gershwin Prize recognizes musicians with a lifetime of contributions to popular songs. This year's winners are Elton John and Bernie Taupin.

WEKU

"Those were crazy times. I wouldn’t change it for the world": how Goodbye Yellow Brick Road reinforced Elton John's status as a global superstar

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is the second-biggest-selling album released in 1973, with more than 32 million sales worldwide

Louder

"An eye opener for those who think Elton John and Bernie Taupin are a trivial pop act": Tumbleweed Connection by Elton John - Album Of The Week Club review

Released in 1970, Elton John's Tumbleweed Connection was a concept album themed on Wild West Americana with flavours of country and blues

Louder

"I listened to Running Up That Hill every morning as I rode to school on my bike. I was that kid from Stranger Things." Watch Outkast legend Big Boi's incredible speech inducting Kate Bush into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Outkast's Big Boi is a huge Kate Bush fan, and the speech he made as she was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is required viewing

Louder

"It's the sort of stuff that can't be taught" – Jimmy Page performs onstage for the first time in eight years with tribute to Link Wray

One trailblazer salutes another, and the rest of the musical highlights from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2023 ceremony

MusicRadar

Watch Jimmy Page make his first live appearance in 12 years at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony

Jimmy Page surprises the audience at the 2023 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with a performance of Link Wray’s Rumble

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Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and Chaka Khan ready for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Fans of hip-hop, country, pop, funk, R&B and rock all have reason to cheer the 2023 class entering the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The Independent UK

Bernie Taupin reveals surprising original inspiration for Candle In The Wind

The song about Marilyn Monroe was later rewritten for the funeral of Diana, Princess Of Wales.

Evening Standard

Elton John left rattled after hearing ‘ghosts’ in haunted recording studio

Elton John is said to have been left terrified after his recording studio became plagued by unexplained paranormal activity, according to his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How the Russell Brand story unfolded

In today’s newsletter: An investigation by the Sunday Times and Dispatches accused Brand of rape and sexual assault, leaving the entertainer and the companies that employed him facing serious questions

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Bernie Taupin: even after 300m album sales, why is Elton John’s lyricist still underrated?

A new autobiography sheds light on John’s songwriting partner – someone who wrote lyrics with astonishing empathy, and cleverly documented the music scene that surrounded the pair

The Independent UK

Bernie Taupin, Elton John's lyricist, would like to have a word

If you’re thinking of checking out the new memoir by Elton John’s lyricist to learn more about the Rocket Man, you’re out of luck

Louder

"We knew within forty-five minutes that we had a superstar. It was electrifying": The Elton John show that launched his career into the stratosphere

In August 1970, Elton John played his first US gig at the 300-capacity Troubadour club in Los Angeles. It would change everything

The Independent UK

Elton John at Glastonbury 2023: Stage time, set list, surprise guests and BBC stream

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

The Independent UK

Glastonbury 2023: Everything you need to know about Elton John’s first Glastonbury show and last ever UK gig

Singer has admitted he’s ‘a little intimidated’ to close our Pyamid Stage for 2023

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