Sir George Martin (January 3, 1926 – March 8, 2016) may be best known for his work with the Beatles; he did, after all, produce the majority of the band’s catalog including Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the White Album, and Abbey Road, among others. But it wasn’t just his work … Continue reading 10 Non-Beatles Hits Produced by George Martin →

Adding to his numerous credits, awards, and accomplishments, Sir Elton John has had his name incorporated in the field of marine biology. Discovered by Dr. James Thomas, Leucothoe eltoni is a tiny crustacean that predominantly lives off the coast of Indonesia. The tiny, shrimp-like creature lives harmlessly inside other reef invertebrates and has a greatly … Continue reading Newly Discovered Crustacean Named After Elton John →

Billy Joel set a record at Madison Square Garden this week, becoming the artist with the most performances ever at the New York city venue. “I didn’t know I’d be here 65 times. Amazing,” said Joel to his audience. “I want to thank you very much for making this possible.” The record was previously held … Continue reading Billy Joel Sets Madison Square Garden Record →

Elton John is one of several artists who will host his own show on Beats 1 Radio when Apple Music launches next week. The 24-hour live streaming service will be free for the first three months after its launch on June 30th. After that it will move to either an ad-supported or premium service. John’s … Continue reading Elton John To Host Apple Music Show →

Billy Joel will set a record on July 1st when he becomes the artist to have performed the most shows at New York’s Madison Square Gardens. Elton John currently holds the record, having played the famous arena 64 times in his career.  When Joel performs his monthly residency show on July 1st, he will have … Continue reading Billy Joel To Set MSG Record →

The 26-year-old man who stole a pair of Elton John‘s glasses from the Rock & Soul Museum in Memphis last month has been indicted on felony theft charges, ABC News reports. The iconic heart-shaped glasses were taken from the museum during business hours on April 21st and prints on the case matched those of Matthew … Continue reading Man Indicted for Theft of Elton John’s Glasses →

Elton John’s iconic heart-shaped glasses were stolen from a Memphis Museum last month, but the perpetrator is now behind bars. 26-year-old Matthew Colvin was arrested in Southaven, MS on Tuesday, WMC-TV reports. The glasses were taken from the Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum during business hours and reported stolen on April 21st.  Police lifted fingerprints from … Continue reading Arrest Made After Man Steals Elton John’s Heart-Shaped Glasses →

Actor Tom Hardy is set to play the role of Elton John in the upcoming biopic, Rocketman, about the life of the British musician, singer and songwriter. But it’s not easy, Hardy admitted in a recent interview with The Sun, saying “I’m not a singer. I have no idea, really. I’m really trying because of … Continue reading Tom Hardy On Portraying Elton John: “It’s Out of My Comfort Zone” →

The Outside Lands Music Festival has announced its 2015 lineup and Elton John is one of the three main headliners for the event. The San Francisco festival, which takes place at the city’s Golden Gate Park, runs from August 7th to 9th. Billy Idol will also perform at the festival, which features well-known and lesser-known … Continue reading Outside Lands Festival Lineup Features Elton John and Billy Idol →

Elton John will ring in the New Year by performing “I’m Still Standing”  for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve right after the ball drops this January 1st. The performance will take place at his concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and be broadcast across the country as part of the annual, bi-coastal New … Continue reading Elton John Joins Lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve →

Billy Joel will set a record for the most performances by any artist at Madison Square Garden in July when he performs his 65th show at the New York arena. The show, scheduled for July 1st is the 19th show in Joel’s current monthly residency. Tickets for the show, as well as for shows in … Continue reading Billy Joel To Set Madison Square Garden Record →

Elton John will stay in Las Vegas for another three years, Caesars Entertainment and AEG Live announced this week. The pop-icon’s Million Dollar Piano show, which features iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton John’s five-decade career, has been extended through 2017. The show takes place at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace on … Continue reading Elton John Extends Vegas Show for 3 More Years →