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Who has not in some way been touched by the musical poetry of Bernie Taupin. Through countless chart toppers, his lyrics have spoken directly to the hearts and inspired the spirits of millions around the world (Tiny Dancer, Candle in the Wind and Bennie And The Jets to name just a few). But his profound artistic expression does not end where his words leave off. For years Bernie Taupin has extended his art beyond his lyrics and found it's way onto the canvas. Through painting Bernie has expanded his artistic horizons into frontiers where words have given way to his broad palette of color, where timing and cadence once served, now texture and the gesture of his brush bring his vision into a new dimension. Limelight Agency is very excited and honored to be the first to present the art of Bernie Taupin to the gallery world, and it's a privilege we do not take take lightly. Over the years we have been given the opportunity to work with nearly every celebrity who has picked up a brush, but star appeal alone has never been our standard, we are artist agents and as such our primary consideration must be that the art stands on it's own. In the case of Bernie we saw an artist who has brought to painting the same distinct intuition for what lives at the core of everyone's emotional being, and he has been able to convey it as a painter as masterfully as he's done through song for decades. With great pride and privilege we present the art of Bernie Taupin Danny (Rocket Man) Stern Limelight Agency | |||||||||
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Elton John Promises Special Guests at BBC Music Fest
September 14, 2010 02:50:35 GMT
John plans to bring a variety of musicians including rapper Plan B to kick off Radio 2 Electric Proms this October.
annual music festival. The "Rocket Man" was announced on Monday, September 13 as the first performer in the line-up of the BBC's Electric Proms event in London next month. And Sir Elton has vowed to make it a gig to remember, revealing he will perform with legendary session musician/songwriter Leon Russell and many more musical guests, including rapper Plan B. He says, "I'm delighted to be kicking off this year's Radio 2 Electric Proms, particularly as I'll be joined on stage by Leon who is one of my musical heroes. The performance will feature some very special guests and memorable moments."
The star's concert at London's
Roundhouse will take place on October 28. Robert Plant joins Elton John on Electric Proms line-up
http://www.nme.com/news/robert-plant/52960
Led Zeppelin man to be joined by London Oriana Choir in London
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- Robert Plant has joined the line–up for the Radio 2 Electric Proms.
The former Led Zeppelin man will play London's Roundhouse on October 29 with his Band Of Joy and the London Oriana Choir.
The show will be broadcast live on Radio 2. Plant joins Elton John, who is confirmed to play the same venue a night later (30) as part of this year's festival.
A further "legendary" name will be announced for the event tomorrow (September 15).
Tickets are yet to go on sale, and more names will be announced for this year's BBC Electric Proms soon.
See bbc.co.uk for more details.
Neil Young , Pearl Jam, Elton John, Buffalo Springfield to play next month's 24th annual Bridge School benefit
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/13/neil-young-pearl-jam-elton-john-buffalo-springfiel/Monday, September 13, 2010 at 6:42 p.m.
Lead singer Eddie Vedder at Friday's Pearl Jam concert at SDSU's Viejas Arena. (John R. McCutchen / Union-Tribune)
Buffalo Springfield, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame in 1997, last performed in public in 1968. The pioneering band's other two original members, bassist Bruce Palmer and drummer Dewey Martin, died in 2004 and 2009, respectively.
The Oct. 23 and 24 concerts at the Shoreline Amphitheatre, near San Jose will raise funds for the Bridge School, a Bay Area institution devoted to teaching children with severe speech and physical impairments. Young's son, Ben, who has autism is a a former student of the Bridge School.
Pearl Jam, which features former San Diegans Eddie Vedder and Matt Cameron, has performed at Bridge School benefits more than any other artist besides Young himself.
The lineups for this year's concerts are as follow...
Oct. 23: Buffalo Springfield; Pearl Jam; Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams ; Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson; Jackson Browne with David Lindley ; Modest Mouse; Grizzly Bear and Billy Idol.
Oct. 24: Elton John & Leon Russell;, Buffalo Springfield; Pearl Jam; Elvis Costello, Merle Haggard & Kris Kristofferson; Modest Mouse; Grizzly Bear; and T Bone Burnett’s Speaking Clock Revue, featuring Costello, Ralph Stanley, Neko Case and Jeff Bridges.
Tickets to the general public go on sale Sunday at 10 a.m.
For oct. 23 ticket info, click here. For Oct. 24 ticket info, click here.
Elton John & Leon Russell :-
The Union
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$29.99 Available: Oct 25[ Mercury Records / CD ]
Release Date: Monday, 25 October, 2010
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'The Union' is the highly anticipated collaboration between two musical legends -- Sir Elton John and Leon Russell. This album marks the first time these iconic artists have worked together since 1970.
Produced by Oscar and Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, who won the 2010 Grammy for producing 'Raising Sand' with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, 'The Union' features songs written by John and his lifelong lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as in combination with the extraordinary talents of Russell and Burnett.
Recorded live in the studio with John and Russell on dueling pianos, the album features a variety of musical genres from R&B, soul, gospel, country, pop and rock. Icons Neil Young and Brian Wilson provide guest vocals on the 16-track record along with legendary R&B organist Booker T. Jones, steel guitarist Robert Randolph and a 10-piece gospel choir.
Russell first met John in 1970 when he attended John's first ever U.S. show at the famous Troubadour in Los Angeles. The meeting heralded the beginning of a long friendship and a mutual appreciation between the two artists. "In the late '60s and early '70s, the one piano player and vocalist who influenced me more than anybody else was Leon Russell," John said. "He was my idol." The pair went on to tour together shortly thereafter at New York's Fillmore East and to this day have held such high admiration for each other's work.
After years of being out of touch, John listened to Russell's music while on safari in Africa last summer and was inspired to reconnect with his idol. "Elton called to ask if I would do a duet album with him," Russell said. "I'm very happy that he chose me to do this."
The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Sir Elton John has spanned more than three decades. He is the one of the top-selling solo artists of all time with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums and more than 250 million records sold worldwide. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has awarded John multiple Grammys, including the Grammy Legend Award.
Russell has performed his gospel-infused southern boogie piano rock, blues and country music for over 50 years. This legendary and Grammy award winning musician and songwriter has topped music charts, led the famous Joe Cocker's 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' tour, performed with George Harrison and Friends at the 'Concert for Bangladesh' and in 2006 was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Bare Bones International Film Festival.
'The Union' is a unique collaboration of two of the most talented artists in the music business. Combining forces and fusing diverse talents, John and Russell along with Burnett have produced an extraordinary masterpiece.
Produced by Oscar and Grammy winning producer T Bone Burnett, who won the 2010 Grammy for producing 'Raising Sand' with Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, 'The Union' features songs written by John and his lifelong lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as in combination with the extraordinary talents of Russell and Burnett.
Recorded live in the studio with John and Russell on dueling pianos, the album features a variety of musical genres from R&B, soul, gospel, country, pop and rock. Icons Neil Young and Brian Wilson provide guest vocals on the 16-track record along with legendary R&B organist Booker T. Jones, steel guitarist Robert Randolph and a 10-piece gospel choir.
Russell first met John in 1970 when he attended John's first ever U.S. show at the famous Troubadour in Los Angeles. The meeting heralded the beginning of a long friendship and a mutual appreciation between the two artists. "In the late '60s and early '70s, the one piano player and vocalist who influenced me more than anybody else was Leon Russell," John said. "He was my idol." The pair went on to tour together shortly thereafter at New York's Fillmore East and to this day have held such high admiration for each other's work.
After years of being out of touch, John listened to Russell's music while on safari in Africa last summer and was inspired to reconnect with his idol. "Elton called to ask if I would do a duet album with him," Russell said. "I'm very happy that he chose me to do this."
The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer Sir Elton John has spanned more than three decades. He is the one of the top-selling solo artists of all time with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums and more than 250 million records sold worldwide. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has awarded John multiple Grammys, including the Grammy Legend Award.
Russell has performed his gospel-infused southern boogie piano rock, blues and country music for over 50 years. This legendary and Grammy award winning musician and songwriter has topped music charts, led the famous Joe Cocker's 'Mad Dogs & Englishmen' tour, performed with George Harrison and Friends at the 'Concert for Bangladesh' and in 2006 was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Bare Bones International Film Festival.
'The Union' is a unique collaboration of two of the most talented artists in the music business. Combining forces and fusing diverse talents, John and Russell along with Burnett have produced an extraordinary masterpiece.
Tracks:
Track listing to be confirmed...
1. If It Wasn't For Bad
2. Eight Hundred Dollar Shoes
3. Hey Ahab
4. Gone To Shiloh
5. Hearts Have Turned To Stone
6. Jimmie Rodgers' Dream
7. There's No Tomorrow
8. Monkey Suit
9. The Best Part Of The Day
10. A Dream Come True
11. I Should Have Sent Roses
12. When Love Is Dying
13. My Kind Of Hell
14. Mandalay Again
15. Never Too Old (To Hold Somebody)
16. In The Hands Of Angels
VIDEO:Track listing to be confirmed...
1. If It Wasn't For Bad
2. Eight Hundred Dollar Shoes
3. Hey Ahab
4. Gone To Shiloh
5. Hearts Have Turned To Stone
6. Jimmie Rodgers' Dream
7. There's No Tomorrow
8. Monkey Suit
9. The Best Part Of The Day
10. A Dream Come True
11. I Should Have Sent Roses
12. When Love Is Dying
13. My Kind Of Hell
14. Mandalay Again
15. Never Too Old (To Hold Somebody)
16. In The Hands Of Angels
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