Elton John’s ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ at 50: “It’s a terrific record,” says Bernie Taupin Thursday, October 5 by ABC NewsOn October 5, 1973 — 50 years ago — Elton John released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Featuring future classics "Candle in the Wind," "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting," "Bennie and the Jets" and the title track, it would become Elton's bestselling studio album to... Read More.
Elton John celebrates 50 years of ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ with Dolby Atmos mix Friday, September 29 by ABC NewsIt’s been 50 years since Elton John released his now-classic album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and he’s giving fans a new way to enjoy it.In honor of the anniversary, Elton has released the album in Dolby Atmos for the first time. Fans are now able to listen to tracks like “Bennie and... Read More.
Scientists reconstruct Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1” in new brain study Wednesday, August 16 by ABC NewsPink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1” may one day help people who are unable to communicate and share their thoughts with others.The Wall Street Journal reports the tune was part of a study by neuroscientists at University of California, Berkley,... Read More.
Six million Elton fans can’t be wrong: Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour final stats revealed Friday, July 14 by ABC NewsElton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour was the first tour in history to gross first $800 million, and then $900 million. Now, Billboard is revealing the final numbers when it comes to just how much... Read More.
Elton’s Yellow Brick Road ends in Stockholm: “I don’t think it will sink in for a while yet” Monday, July 10 by ABC NewsFive years after he first announced it at a press conference, Elton John's Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour finally came to an end in Stockholm, Sweden July 8. The tour, which started September 10, 2018, has entertained more than 6.25 million fans across the... Read More.
On This Day March 22, 1980: Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)” hits number one Wednesday, March 22 by ABC NewsOn This Day, March 22, 1980… Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)” hit number one on the Billboard singles chart, where it spent four weeks. The tune is the band’s first and only U.S. number-one single. Written by Roger Waters, “Another Brick in the Wall” was... Read More.
It’s official: Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour is the highest-grossing tour of all time Monday, January 30 by ABC NewsEd Sheeran's Divide tour was the highest-grossing tour of all time — until now. Billboard reports that Ed's pal Elton John has just taken over the world record.Billboard reports that Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road has taken in $817.9 million across... Read More.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Hello Metaverse: Elton John announces Roblox collaboration Thursday, November 3 by ABC News Earlier this year, Elton John's husband and manger, David Furnish, told MusicWeek about the possibility of bringing the Rocket Man into the metaverse. Now, that virtual dream has become a virtual reality.Elton has announced a collaboration with the popular online game... Read More.
Get your custom ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ Elton John teddy bear for just $400 Wednesday, June 22 by ABC NewsWith a price tag of just under $400, this stuffed animal isn't going to be one you want to give to the kids.The legendary German toy company Steiff has teamed up with Elton John to create
50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Jethro Tull’s 1972 album ‘Thick as a Brick’ due out in July Wednesday, June 22 by ABC NewsA 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Jethro Tull's classic 1972 concept album Thick as a Brick will be released on July 29.The reissue will offer a recreation of the original album's unique packaging, which featured a 12-page broadsheet newspaper that included fake news articles,... Read More.
Roger Waters drops by ‘The Late Show’ for a special performance of “Another Brick in the Wall” Wednesday, June 22 by ABC NewsFounding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters is getting ready to embark on his This Is Not a Drill tour of North America, and he gave us a little taste of what to expect during a surprise visit to CBS' The Late Show with Stephen... Read More.