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Derek Watkins, Trumpet Player for the Beatles, Eric Clapton, James Bond + More, Dead at 68

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:59:52 +0000

If you've seen any of the 23 James Bond movies, you're familiar with British trumpet player Derek Watkins. The session player also sat in with Eric Clapton, the Beatles, Elton John and more during a nearly 50-year career. Watkins died on Friday (March 22) after a two year battle with cancer.

Elton John Cancels Alabama Concert For Medical Reasons

Dave Lifton — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:59:23 +0000

Elton John‘s concert in Birmingham, Ala. on Friday (March 15) night was canceled due to unspecified medical reasons. The announcement was made hours before the show at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex Arena was to begin. Last night was supposed to be the opening night of a three-week tour of the South, concluding in Winston-Salem, N.C. [...]

Justin Timberlake Impersonates Elton John on 'Saturday Night Live'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:50:00 +0000

It probably goes without saying that not all 'Saturday Night Live' hosts are created equal. But say what you will about Justin Timberlake, whenever he shows up at the 'SNL' set for one of his frequent visits, he brings comic timing as well as musical talent to the table.

'Victim of Love' by Elton John – Classic Hit or Miss

Matt Hendricks — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:58:54 +0000

Victim of Love is the thirteenth studio album by Elton John, released in 1979. Recorded at Musicland, Munich and Rusk Sound Studios, Hollywood, it was not critically or commercially well-received, and is his third lowest charting album to date in the US. This is also the shortest album of Elton John's career at a shade under 36 minutes. Despite its negative reception, the album was reissued in a digitally remastered format in 2003.

Elton John Loses Libel Case Against the Guardian Times

Dave Swanson — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 02:00:42 +0000

In Elton John's most recent duel with the press, the Guardian Times has come out the victor. The high court has ruled in favor of the Times concerning articles that John claimed falsely linked him to a controversial tax avoidance scheme.

Elton John Revisits 'The Diving Board' After Release Delay

Chad Childers — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:39:31 +0000

Elton John is taking advantage of an album release delay to re-examine the music on his new album, 'The Diving Board.' Producer T-Bone Burnett tells Rolling Stone that the music icon is in the rare position of having plenty of time between the completion of a disc and its release and it's giving him the opportunity to take a closer look what will eventually be part of the final record.

Elton John In Hospital-Cancels Vegas Shows

Craig Russell — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:04:21 +0000

Hope Sir Elton John gets better. He was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital after contracting a "serious respiratory infection" over the weekend during his weekly Las Vegas performances of "The Million Dollar Piano" show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The performer has been doing these shows for a little over a year, and will resume in October.

Elton John Or Power Reactor Meeting–Which Would YOU Choose?

Craig Russell — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:40:02 +0000

Poor Fritz Klug. He works for MLive and the Kalamazoo Gazette. I’m sure when he saw he was chosen for the writing assignment “Elton John in Kalamazoo Today” he would get to meet Sir Elton. Or at least get to see the show for free. Great thing to tweet about. Only one little problem. He [...]

Win SOLD OUT Elton John Tickets Tuesday!

Craig Russell — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:19:51 +0000

It’s a very special FREE TICKET TUESDAY on 98.7 WFGR! No, not like a very special Blossom, this is the real deal! Listen all day Tuesday to hear “The Bitch Is Back” by Elton. When you hear it, be caller 98 at 616-459-9889 and you could be going to see Elton’s sold out show Wednesday [...]

Win Elton John Tickets and Beautiful Watches

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:09:55 +0000

It’s FIRE AND ICE! You’re chance to win SOLD OUT and Elt0n John Tickets AND a pair of beautiful his and hers watches – all from Siegel Jewlers! Here’s how it works – make sure you sign up for the Classic VIP Club right away, if you’re not already signed up! Then, use your points [...]

Win A Trip To See Elton John In Vegas!

Craig Russell — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:30:59 +0000

You could be jetting off to Las Vegas to see “Elton John and his Million Dollar Piano” at Ceasars Palace! Airfare, VIP Treatment at Ceasars, food and tickets to see Sir Elton John! It could all be yours if the Price is Right! No, but if you enter to win at the Bob and Tom [...]

Elton John Hosts 'Saturday Night Live' [VIDEOS]

gary.chenoweth — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:38:54 +0000

Elton John put on a show as host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ this weekend, marking only his second appearance on the long running sketch comedy show.

In his opening monologue, John proclaimed “the bitch is back” before launching into a series of jokes about his new baby boy, whom John said was born with “ten fingers, ten toes, and $400 million dollars

Elton John And Bob Seger Together Again!

Craig Russell — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:30:35 +0000

How awesome is this? The same night Bob Seger plays Van Andel Arena, Elton John will be on TV! Elton John will pull double duty on April 2 on Saturday Night Live. He’ll host and share the stage with fellow musical guest Leon Russell. This will be Elton’s first time as host and first return [...]

It Was A Classic Hits Super Bowl!

Craig Russell — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:41:05 +0000

At least the commercials were…. BMW with Bowie (Changes) Budweiser with Tiny Dancer VW with Black Betty and FOX used “Lido Shuffle” by Boz Skaggs as a “back to” the game clip…2011 was THE Classic Hits Super Bowl!

Elton John Is A Daddy

Mark Roberts — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:49:42 +0000

Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John says “Hello Daddy” to Elton John. A surrogate mother gave birth to a son for Elton John and David Furnish on Christmas Day. Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John who weighed in at just under eight pounds, was born in California to a woman they declined to identify. “We are overwhelmed with happiness [...]