Band Members & Collaborators
27 entries in the Elton John compendium.
Bernie TaupinThe wordsmith whose poems fuel the melodies of a global legend.Davey JohnstoneThe Scottish guitarist who became a cornerstone of Elton John's sound.Ray CooperThe percussionist who brought cowbells, glockenspiel and tubular bells into rock — and played more than 800…Paul BuckmasterThe cellist and arranger who brought orchestral depth to Elton John's early albums.Kiki DeeThe first UK female singer signed to Motown and Elton John's iconic duet partner.John ReidThe Scottish manager who guided Elton John for 28 years and Queen for three.Dee MurrayThe bass guitarist who anchored Elton John's classic sound from 1970 through the 1980s.Tim RiceThe lyricist who wrote the words for Elton John's Aida concept album, performed by a galaxy of pop and R&B…Gus DudgeonThe man who said 'that's the record' and walked out, leaving a masterpiece on the tape.Nigel OlssonThe steady Swedish heartbeat behind five decades of Elton John's wildest piano storms.George MartinThe man who taught a generation that a pop song could wear a tailcoat.Phil RamoneThe steady hand behind the glass, making sure every note in that room rang like it was always supposed to…Roger CookHalf the brain behind Cook & Davies, feeding hooks into the golden age of British pop.Kenny PassarelliThe rock-guitar backbone behind Elton John's 1980s arena sound.David FurnishThe steady hand behind the spectacle — love, law, and two little boys.David BowieThe chameleon who made the tiger's roar sound like a duet.Dick JamesThe no-nonsense tycoon who turned a shy pianist into a global icon.The Fox (Elton John album)Elton John's fifteenth studio album, released in 1981.Ice on FireElton John's 1985 album featuring the hit single 'Nikita'.21 at 33Elton John's 21st album, released at age 33.Duets (Elton John album)1993 collaborative album by Elton John with multiple guest artists.Songs from the West CoastElton John's twenty-sixth studio album, released in 2001.Sleeping with the PastElton John's 1989 album inspired by 1960s R&B.The Lockdown Sessions (Elton John album)Elton John's lockdown-era collaborative album with diverse guest artists.Peachtree Road (album)Elton John's sole-produced album, named after his Atlanta road.Leather Jackets (album)Elton John's twentieth studio album, a critical and commercial low point.The Diving BoardElton John's twenty-ninth studio album, released in 2013.
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