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Teyana Taylor Enlists Elton John for ‘Lose Each Other’ Video

Teyana Taylor's dream came true when superstar Elton John agreed to play the grand piano in the "Lose Each Other" video, a single from The…
Katherine Turman / October 20, 2020
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T Rex All-Star Tribute Album Produced by Hal Willner Gets Release Date

Famed SNL music producer Hal Willner may no longer be with us. However, before losing his battle with COVID-19, he had been working on a…
SPIN Staff / April 29, 2020
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Elton John to Host Coronavirus Benefit Special on Fox Featuring Billie Joe Armstrong, Billie Eilish and More

Elton John is going to host a benefit concert airing Fox on March 29. Put together by iHeartMedia and Fox, the special, which…
Daniel Kohn / March 25, 2020

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The 100 Greatest Rock Stars Since That Was A Thing

Three of the 100 are in this picture! The Rolling Stones, in 1964, from left to right: Bill Wyman, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts…
Bob Guccione Jr / July 6, 2021
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The 50 Best Live Albums of the 1970s

The concert industry exploded in the 1970s, and the live album, a stopgap project once reserved for only the biggest artists, became a compulsory ritual…
Al Shipley / July 5, 2021
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Kurt Cobain Self-Portrait Caricature Sold for $281,250 at Music Icons Auction

A caricature drawing of Kurt Cobain, done by the icon himself, brought in $281,250 at Julien's Auctions Music Icons sale. The sale price was 28…
Anna VanValkenburgh / June 14, 2021
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Eddie Van Halen, Lady Gaga, Kurt Cobain, Prince and Bob Dylan Memorabilia Up For Auction

A guitar played by Eddie Van Halen, his brother Alex's drumkit, and memorabilia from Kurt Cobain, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix,  Cher, Lady Gaga,…
Katherine Turman / May 24, 2021
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Watch Rina Sawayama, Elton John Duet on LGBTQ+ Anthem

"Chosen Family," Rina Sawayama's soaring ballad dedicated to LGBTQ+ individuals who lost family and friends after coming out, has just gotten a piano-driven makeover courtesy…
Sarah Grant / April 14, 2021
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Elton John Says He Recorded ‘Something With Metallica’ During Lockdown

It looks like there's a Metallica and Elton John collaboration in the works. During the most recent episode of his Apple Music 1 show Rocket Hour, John…
Katrina Nattress / March 28, 2021
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The 50 Best Albums of 1971

It's become a cliché, even for post-Baby Boomers, to look back wistfully on the early '70s as some kind of untouchable golden age for popular…
SPIN Staff / January 26, 2021
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Miley Cyrus Says She Enlisted Elton John, Chad Smith and More for Metallica Covers LP

While Metallica preps their 11th studio album, Miley Cyrus is collaborating with A-listers for a cover album in homage to the metal behemoths. "I…
Katherine Turman / January 6, 2021
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SPIN’s 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

COVID-19 brought the concert industry to a screeching halt in 2020. But all that disposable income music fans generally spend on concert tickets…
Ron Hart / December 13, 2020
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Live Music Industry Faces Projected $30 Billion Loss

As fans lament the loss of live music during the nearly year-long pandemic, many who work in the live music business are struggling to survive.
Katherine Turman / December 11, 2020
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Elton John Shares ‘Here’s To the Next Time’ From Elton: Jewel Box

Elton John has just released two songs from his upcoming Elton: Jewel Box — one from his Rarities set and "Billy and the Kids" off…
Emily Tan / October 16, 2020
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Elton John Unveils Previously Unreleased ‘Regimental Sgt. Zippo’

Elton John is gearing up to release songs from his upcoming massive box set, and he's gone deep into his archive to uncover songs that…
SPIN Staff / October 9, 2020
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Gorillaz Team With Elton John and 6lack on New Song Machine Collab

Gorillaz have shared yet another one of their star-studded collaborations today (Oct. 1) featuring Elton John and 6lack. "The Pink Phantom" brings together…
Emily Tan / October 1, 2020
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Elton John Announces North American ‘Farewell Tour’ Leg Will Resume in 2022

Elton John will be back in North America...in 2022. While he'll be resuming the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in the UK in…
Emily Tan / September 23, 2020
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