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Elton John-one of the world's most influential artists

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Time Magazine has named Sir Elton one of the world's 100 most influential artists in 2010. His profile for the list is written by none other than Stephen Daldry.

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packa ... 21,00.html
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He's a legendary songwriter and musician. 8-)
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Hm, I only just read this now. But such nice words from Stephen. Very nice indeed.
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Muppet wrote:He's a legendary songwriter and musician. 8-)

This article indicates that Sir Elton has decided to give up pop music.
Sir Elton John has confirmed he plans to change the way he releases music in future - he is determined to make records that "fit" his age. The "Rocket Man" has reconsidered his career plan now he is in his 60s and has decided to move away from "pop" and concentrate on producing mature albums instead.
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/w0004462.html
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This article talks about Elton John's stage show score writing career and specifically the return of Aida to the Chicago theater scene:

http://newcitystage.com/2010/07/12/revi ... k-chicago/
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Elton John and Lee Hall to Collaborate on a New Musical

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According to broadwayworld.com, Elton John and Lee Hall will collaborate on a musical based on George Orwell's "Animal Farm":

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Think you mean animal farm.
It is a great show that people do come and see. Because it's not
just a show for adults, or just for children, or just for people that
like theatre, I'd say for everyone, and it's got so much emotion
behind it. Because who ever comes and sees it, feels the story -
so I think: it's brilliant!" (GM)
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jen wrote:Think you mean animal farm.
Oooops. :oops: You're right, jen, I did mean Animal Farm. Thanks for the catch. I've corrected the post. Animal House would be a completely different type of show, wouldn't it? :lol:
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An update about the collaborative effort between Elton John and Lee Hall on a new musical based on "Animal Farm".

http://en.naanoo.com/sir-elton-john-he- ... al-gninews
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With the advent of BETM in Minneapolis, here's an interesting article from Twin Cities.com talking about the fate of musicals with scores composed by pop/rock musicians, including Sir Elton.
http://www.twincities.com/stage/ci_1687 ... ck_check=1
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