Gigwise — He advises stars to write their own material... more info

ContactMusic — ELTON JOHN has ruled out recording any more pop albums, insisting he wants to devote the rest of his career to tackling the blues.The Rocket Man reveals working with... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - British singer Elton John described today's songwriters as "pretty awful," pop music as uninspiring and talent shows like "American Idol" as boring in an interview published on Tuesday. more info

The Mirror — Sir Elton John has slammed today's songwriters as "pretty awful" and TV as "a**e-paralysingly" boring. more info

The Mirror — Music legend Sir Elton John has slammed today's songwriters as "pretty awful" and TV as "arse-paralysingly" boring. more info

The Telegraph — Rocket Man makes withering attack on songwriters and X Factor. more info

USA Today Music — The British superstar reached out to the singer/songwriter for an album of duets, out Tuesday. more info

Popdose — Following up his rustic classic "Tumbleweed Connection" was no easy task for Elton John, but in 1971 he released another dusky gem. Ken Shane remembers. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Tongue said... PAGANS - Shit Street GEORGE JONES - Heartaches & Hangovers SARAH VAUGHAN - 16 Most Requested Songs ROY AYERS QUARTET - Comin' Home Baby & All Blues HEADHUNTER - Initiate (re-up) fuzzlove http://youngmosstongue.blogspot.com VoodooSeb s... more info

ContactMusic — SIR ELTON JOHN decided to resurrect the career of LEON RUSSELL after breaking down in tears while listening to the Sixties legend's old albums.Russell met John in 1970... more info