30
JAN
2015
Jake Shears Writing Lyrics for Elton
According to Davey, Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters fame is writing lyrics for Elton and the band, for use in a new musical project. Davey says; ‘We’ve been doing new songs with lyrics by Jake Shears for a new musical. It’s really rocking. Matt Still will be finishing the tracks.’ Work on the new album […]
27
JAN
2015
Elton Launches New Stage Division of Rocket Pictures, Rocket Stage
Elton John is launching a theatre production company that will have a strong emphasis on the creation of original musicals, including a new family show that will feature songs from his back catalogue. Rocket Stage is a £10 million joint venture between Old Vic Productions – the co-producer of Billy Elliot the musical, which features […]
24
JAN
2015
Elton John to Play Rome’s Caracalla Baths
Legendary British pop singer Elton John will climax the Rome Opera house’s summer programme this year with an outdoor concert in the Caracalla Baths on July 12, the Opera house said Friday. “This is a fixture that will seduce a part of the public that is in part different from lyric opera fans,” said the […]
17
JAN
2015
T Bone Burnett to Produce Elton’s New Band Album
According to Davey Johnstone, T-Bone Burnett will be producing the next Elton John studio album in Los Angeles with the Elton John touring band. Recording is scheduled to take place around February. Davey feels it is going to be a Rock N’ Roll style record.
17
JAN
2015
Elton John Coming to Huntsville, Augusta, Fayetteville and Greenville
Elton and the band have added four more shows to their March tour of the US. The itinerary is: Wednesday, March 4: Von Braun Center Arena – Huntsville, AL Tuesday, March 10: James Brown Arena – Augusta, GA Wednesday, March 11: Crown Coliseum – Fayetteville, NC Friday, March 13: Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville, […]
05
JAN
2015
Elton Coming to Reading PA
Singer Elton John, who is one of the greatest-selling singers in history, will return to Reading’s Santander Arena, it was announced this morning. John will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 as part of his “All the Hits: tour, the arena announced in a morning news conference.