* Big Dipper ( Elton John song ), a 1978 song by Elton John

In his biography of rock legend Elton John, Philip Norman recounted that by his early teens, John ( then known as Reg Dwight ) was wearing glasses " not because he needed them, but in homage to Buddy Holly.

" ( 1979 ), Electric Light Orchestra ’ s " Shine a Little Love ", " Don't Bring Me Down ", and " Last Train to London " ( all 1979 ), George Benson's " Give Me the Night " ( 1980 ), Elton John and Kiki Dee's " Don't Go Breaking My Heart " ( 1976 ), and Diana Ross ' " Upside Down " ( 1980 ).

He befriended Elton John when the British singer was staying in California in 1972, insisting on calling him " John Elton.

" According to writer Philip Norman, when Groucho jokingly pointed his index fingers as if holding a pair of six-shooters, Elton John put up his hands and said, " Don't shoot me, I'm only the piano player ," thereby naming the album he had just completed.

Elton John accompanied Groucho to a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar.

The star-studded show featured Sir Elton John, Pattie Labelle, Bryan Adams, and Rufus Wainwright.

Appearing at a press conference with Judi Dench and Elton John, he promised both to appear on stage and to bring in big-name talent.

The British musician Elton John, for example, is a Knight Bachelor, thus entitled to be called Sir Elton.

So, Elton John may be called Sir Elton or Sir Elton John, but never Sir John.

The bill to create the proposal was introduced and championed by Rep. Elton Gallegly and Sen. Ben " Night Horse " Campbell.

Based on the 1919 story " The Curse of Capistrano " by Johnston McCulley, which introduced the masked hero, Zorro, the screenplay was adapted by Fairbanks ( as " Elton Thomas ") and Eugene Miller.

features the song, " All Quiet On The Western Front " ( written by Elton and Bernie Taupin ).

The first series titled The Black Adder was written by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson, while subsequent episodes were written by Curtis and Ben Elton.

* Saxo Grammaticus, Gesta Danorum, Books I-IX, translated to English by Oliver Elton 1905.

* On-Line Medieval and Classical History: The Danish History books I-IX, translated by Oliver Elton ( Norroena Society, New York, 1905 ).

Pianos have also been used in rock and roll by entertainers such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Elton John, and Billy Joel to name just a few.

* The Concert for New York City, a benefit concert with proceeds going to the families of 9 / 11 victims, is held at Madison Square Garden, featuring performances by David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Destiny's Child, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, John Mellencamp, Billy Joel, Elton John, Jay-Z, Adam Sandler, and others.

After Zilinskas left the band to focus on her own project Blood on the Saddle, she was replaced by Michael Steele, formerly of the all-girl band The Runaways, Toni & The Movers, Slow Children and Elton Duck.

The strips always end with Elton being beaten at his own game by one or more of his musical contemporaries from the 1970s and 80s.

The Elton John album is released, the second album by Elton John, but the first to chart and the first to be released in America.

* The song " Rocket Man " by Elton John and Bernie Taupin was inspired by the short story " The Rocket Man ".

* Chart Throb ( 2006 ) is a comic novel by Ben Elton that parodies The X Factor and The Osbournes, among other reality shows.

* Dead Famous ( 2001 ) is a comedy / whodunit novel, also by Ben Elton, in which a contestant is murdered while on a Big Brother-like show.

A live version of " Somebody to Love " by George Michael and a live version of " The Show Must Go On " with Elton John were also featured in the album.

* 1994: Cartier gala in aid of the Artists ' Foundation against AIDS with a private concert by Elton John.

The alternatives incursion began with The Young Ones ( 1982 – 84 ), written by Rik Mayall, Ben Elton and others, and continued with Blackadder ( 1983 – 89 ).

The scat-style lyrics of the song " Solar Prestige A Gammon ," written by Bernie Taupin with music by Elton John and released on the latter's album Caribou in 1974, include the names of many varieties of fish.

* Elton, C. S. The ecology of invasions by animals and plants.

" " Island Girl " by Elton John and " Moonlight Feels Right " by Starbuck also prominently feature the instrument.

The album, Earl Scruggs and Friends, also featured artists such as John Fogerty, Elton John, Sting, Johnny Cash, Don Henley, Travis Tritt, and Billy Bob Thornton.

* Billy ' Green ' Bush as Elton

Elton John holds the all-time record for greatest number of appearances at the Garden with 62 shows ( the 60th occurring on his 60th birthday, March 25, 2007 ), and Billy Joel set a record in 2006 during his 12 performance run, the longest run of a single artist at the venue.

His support for these causes continues to this day, and includes an annual benefit concert held at New York's Carnegie Hall with Billy Joel, Elton John, James Taylor and other music superstars.

* Mark Rivera, saxophone player ( Billy Joel, Elton John, Ringo Starr )

The tour featured a large backing band and guest appearances by Steve Winwood, Patti LaBelle, Phil Collins, Elton John and Billy Idol.

Also in 2001, the Go-Go's, along with artists Elton John, Billy Joel, David Crosby, and Paul Simon, performed at the concert " An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson " at Radio City Music Hall, hosted by the TNT network.

During this time, Folds listened to songs by Elton John and Billy Joel on AM radio, and learned them by ear.

VH-1's aim was to focus on the lighter, softer side of popular music, including such musicians as Olivia Newton-John, Kenny Rogers, Carly Simon, Tina Turner, Elton John, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Sting, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart, Kenny G, and Anita Baker, in hopes of appealing to people aged 18 to 35, and possibly older.

Adele, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Van Halen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Police, The Rolling Stones, Britney Spears, Pearl Jam, Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Mannheim Steamroller, Pavarotti, Rush, Elton John, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Simon & Garfunkel, and three consecutive sold-out shows by hometown-favorite Prince.

* 2009: Billy Elliot the Musical – Book and lyrics by Lee Hall, music by Elton John.

* " The Concert for New York City: a celebration of the strength, resilience, and pride of New York and America " is held featuring performances by The Who, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Destiny's Child, Eric Clapton, Adam Sandler, Bon Jovi, Elton John and many more.

The UK was one of the two main countries in the development of rock music, and has provided global acts including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, The Kinks, Yardbirds, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Bee Gees, Rod Stewart, The Animals, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Motörhead, Phil Collins, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, ELO, The Hollies, Sting, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Genesis, The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Police, UB40, Ozzy Osbourne, The Smiths, Joy Division, Foreigner, Elvis Costello, Dusty Springfield, Status Quo, Cat Stevens, Judas Priest, Bonnie Tyler, Pet Shop Boys, Joe Cocker, T. Rex, Depeche Mode, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Roxy Music, The Jam, Rainbow, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Seal, Eurythmics, Free, King Crimson, Moody Blues, The Troggs, Steve Winwood, Robert Palmer, Cream, The Foundations, Herman's Hermits, Procol Harum, Yes, The Pretenders, Simple Minds, Marillion, Nazareth, The Sweet, Human League, Supertramp, Tears for Fears, New Order, Bad Company, Brian Johnson, The Stone Roses, Pulp, Suede, Manic Street Preachers, Travis, Oasis and Blur.

Rowan Atkinson, Eleanor Bron, Connie Booth, Jasper Carrott, Billy Connolly, Dawn French, Stephen Fry, Lenny Henry, Chris Langham, Hugh Laurie, Griff Rhys Jones, John Bird, John Fortune, Jimmy Mulville, Sir Peter Ustinov, Robbie Coltrane, Clive James, Jonathan Lynn, John Wells, Ben Elton, Adrian Edmondson, Alexei Sayle, Carol Cleveland, Jennifer Saunders, Victoria Wood, and Ruby Wax.

Richard Harris, Jon Pertwee, Joan Collins, Leslie Thomas, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Kenneth Williams, Billy Connolly, Gene Wilder, Ewan McGregor, Freddie Starr, David Bowie, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Dave Allen, Michael Crawford, Gary Glitter, John Lennon, Miss Piggy, Noel Gallagher, Tom Cruise, Edith Evans, Mark Knopfler, Luciano Pavarotti, Cher, Madonna, Elton John, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Shane Warne, Thierry Henry, Ricky Hatton, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Justin Timberlake, Robbie Williams, Ray Winstone, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Michael Palin, Richard Attenborough, David Attenborough, Mel Gibson, Viggo Mortensen, George Michael, Pierce Brosnan, k. d.

* Elton John-November 12, 2005 and March 7, 2009, with Billy Joel

He has worked as a touring musician with Elton John and Linda Ronstadt and Billy Vera and the Beaters.

Ibrox has been used for concerts, including performances by Frank Sinatra ( 1990 ), Rod Stewart ( 1995 ), Elton John and Billy Joel ( 1998 ).

It reached its commercial peak in the mid-to late 70s with acts like Billy Joel, Elton John, Chicago, America and the reformed Fleetwood Mac, whose Rumours ( 1977 ) was the best-selling album of the decade.

They produced Billy, Diamond, Paul, Denver, Barry, Shannon, Stevens, and Elton in this manner.

Adelaide Oval has hosted major concerts during its time, with some of the most famous acts including Fleetwood Mac ( 1977 & 2004 ), David Bowie ( 1978 & 1983 ), KISS ( 1980 ), Madonna & Paul McCartney ( 1993 ), Michael Jackson ( 1996 ), Billy Joel & Elton John ( 1998 ), P! nk ( 2002 ), Pearl Jam ( 2009 ), AC / DC and Wolfmother ( 2010 ) and Foo Fighters ( 2011 ).

Artists that have performed at the stadium include Elton John, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, U2, Genesis, The Rolling Stones, The Police, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, The Who, Neil Diamond, Kid Cudi, Grateful Dead, Kid Rock, Paul McCartney, Kenny Chesney, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Taylor Swift, and Pink Floyd, among others.