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"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

Louder

"I mean, seriously, how much better does it get?" Dolly Parton on her version of The Beatles' iconic Let It Be, featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood

Listen to Let It Be, the new single from Dolly Parton's eagerly awaited rock album Rockstar

Louder

He hated John Wayne, riled Meg Ryan and sparred with Ali: Michael Parkinson defined the British chat show

With his relaxed charm and Yorkshire brogue, Michael Parkinson got some of the world’s biggest stars to open up. Martin Chilton pays tribute to once-in-a generation broadcaster Michael Parkinson, who has died at the age of 88

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Parkinson’s northern accent was ‘very refreshing’, says Attenborough

Sir Michael Palin, Gary Lineker and Jamie Cullum have also paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson.

The Independent UK

A day in the life: Ben the Illustrator

We caught up with freelance illustrator Ben O'Brien to discuss style, social media and how to get more work.

Creative Bloq

Classic interview - Giorgio Moroder: “If you want to make a good dance song, you still need the 303, an analogue drum machine and a Minimoog”

“The only way to get futuristic sounds was to use synthesizers”

MusicRadar

'The cusp of viable': The change Canberra must make to get big concerts back to the city

The ACT government is planning a new arena, but it may be too small.

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"It's definitely softer": Cost-of-living hits music business

"It just didn't come out of the box like it usually does."

Newcastle Herald

Hip-hop at 50: 7 essential listens to celebrate rap's widespread influence

On the evening of Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc attended a block party in the South Bronx. Armed with two record players and a mixer, he created an extended percussive break while others rhymed over the beats. Hip-hop was born.

The Conversation

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will be the first to shatter $1 billion in ticket sales, making lots of people richer

Swift won’t take home all of Eras’ massive revenue. Here’s where it all goes.

Fortune

The best Desert Island Discs with sports stars, from Jill Scott to Ian Wright

The interviews with sports heroes that have made us laugh and cry

The Independent UK

Stephen Sanchez: ‘I felt infinite’ performing with Elton John at Glastonbury

This Rocket Man-approved songwriter is bringing back the vintage sounds of the Sixties, one velvety croon at a time

Evening Standard

Edward Sexton obituary

Savile Row tailor for more than 50 years whose celebrity clients included David Hockney, Mick Jagger, Harry Styles and Rick Astley

The Guardian - UK

IDEA: the global power of Soho’s secret fashion bookshop

The couple behind the cult store beloved by the style set tell Joe Bromley about their new expansion

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The Independent UK

‘His head swelled up to about five times normal size’: The horrific car crash that almost killed Stevie Wonder, 50 years on

Days after releasing ‘Innervisions’, Stevie Wonder narrowly escaped death. On the 50th anniversary of the car crash that nearly took the musician’s life, Martin Chilton chronicles that fateful day – and the road to recovery

Evening Standard

Elton John brands BBC Introducing cuts ‘a worrying step’ for up-and-coming artists

Elton John has branded the cuts affecting BBC Introducing “a worrying step” that shows a “neglect of musicians”.

The Canberra Times

Don't let me down: Why Paul McCartney snubbed Canberra

The Beatles legend is the latest to skip Canberra, but is the end in sight?

Newcastle Herald

McCartney tipped to attract more day trippers to Newcastle

"World is our oyster here in the city."

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Newcastle Herald

Beatles legend Paul McCartney locks in Newcastle date

Get ready to sing Hey Jude, Newcastle.

The Guardian - UK

Diva review – high-octane glamour at one remove

From Mae West’s white satin to Tina Turner’s showstopping flame dress and Elton John’s Louis XIV look, the definition of diva is taken to the limit in a show where tragedy lurks among the glitter

Evening Standard

Mercury Prize 2023: Olivia Dean reveals hopes to collaborate with ‘fan’ Elton John

The Haringey-born singer also shared her surprising connection to fellow Mercury Prize nominee Raye

Evening Standard

Why Edward Sexton was the most important tailor of the 20th century

Following the news of the Savile Row legend passing, ES Magazine editor Ben Cobb pays tribute to his friend

Guitar World

“Mick came in with his Les Paul, plugged in to my amp and fiddled with the controls. All of a sudden there it was, the full Ziggy Stardust tone”: The post-Bowie career of Mick Ronson, rock ’n’ roll’s most quietly spoken guitar hero

Sure, he made a massive imprint on David Bowie’s classic early ’70s albums. But Mick Ronson also worked with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Elton John, Roger McGuinn, Morrissey, Ian Hunter and many others

The Independent UK

How Elton John’s evidence helped clear Kevin Spacey of sexual assault

John told jurors Spacey arrived at the gala only once in 2001 at the last minute on a private jet

Louder

“Nova Twins, The Linda Lindas, Wet Leg… all the girls are rocking out, none of the boys are doing it”: Elton John on the new artists that excite him

The Rocket Man on why his passion for new music will never go out

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