Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody are both biopics of legendary musicians Elton John and Queen, respectively. But are they both good and accurate? Is Rocketman better than Bohemian Rhapsody? Technically, Rocketman is not dramatically better than Bohemian Rhapsody. But it is a more accurate depiction of the actual events of Elton John’s rise to fame than … Read more
When Elton John got the opportunity to work on Disney’s 1994 animated movie The Lion King, he chose to work with lyricist Tim Rice instead of his long-standing partner Bernie Taupin. But why did Elton John not work with Bernie on the Lion King? Elton John didn’t work with Bernie Taupin on The Lion King … Read more
Elton John is one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all time. But it may come as a surprise to you that he didn’t write most of the lyrics on his songs. But why does Elton John not write his own lyrics? Here is what I have learned: Elton John doesn’t write his own lyrics simply … Read more
Elton John described his relationship with The Beatles as a “whirlwind romance”. And he had a huge hit with his cover of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”. But was Elton John part of The Beatles? No. Elton John was never a part of The Beatles and would have only been 13 at the time … Read more
Musically, The Beatles influenced many artists, including many well-known artists. But who are some of those artists? And specifically, did the Beatles inspire David Bowie? The Beatles were an early inspiration for David Bowie, specifically on his songs “Space Oddity” and “Star”. Bowie also covered The Beatles’ song “Across the Universe” (and John Lennon played … Read more
Elton John’s former music manager John Reid has been portrayed as a cold-hearted person, driven purely by money. But was he like that? And did Elton John’s manager rip him off? Here is what I found out: Elton John’s manager John Reid did not rip him off. But Elton did sue Reid claiming that Reid … Read more
David Bowie was an iconic musician loved for decades. But, while many took inspiration from him, let’s find out what influenced David Bowie’s music. Here is what I have learned: David Bowie took inspiration from a variety of genres and artists, but The Velvet Underground is the most influential one. But Bowie also had a … Read more
David Bowie fathered two children who mainly stay out of the limelight. However, while Bowie’s son became a successful film director and producer, many fans want to know: what does David Bowie’s daughter do? Here is what I can tell you: David Bowie’s daughter, Alexandria (Lexi), is a model, painter, and illustrator. Her works can … Read more
When it comes to our favorite bands and artists, some of them like to challenge the norm and go politically right or left. But which socialist musicians are rich? Some notable musicians who are wealthy despite having socialist or far-left-leaning anti-capitalism views include Rage Against the Machine, The Clash, Jello Biafra, other members of the … Read more
In 1983, David Bowie traveled from London to Carinda, Australia, to shoot a video for the song Let’s Dance. But Why Did David Bowie film Let’s Dance in Australia? David Bowie shot his 80’s hit classic “Let’s Dance” in Australia as an effort to address the racism towards the Aboriginal people in Australia and tackle … Read more