A collection of stories tagged 'elton john' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:39:53 EST How many vice presidents are also talented composers? Well, President Calvin Coolidge's vice president, Charles Dawes, was. He composed the music to a song that's been performed by the likes of Bob Dylan and Elton John. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/54649 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93906383&ft=1&f=1012 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:35:00 EDT Jorgenson's fingers are nothing but a blur when he's notes-deep into a song on his unique guitar. The veteran gypsy-jazz guitarist has performed with Elton John, Bob Dylan and Sting, and was a member of the hit-making Desert Rose Band. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/44410 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18343640&ft=1&f=1039 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:14:00 EST Princes William and Harry celebrate the life of their mother, Princess Diana, on what would have been her 46th birthday at a concert they organized. More than 70,000 people attended the benefit concert. Elton John was one of 24 performers at the celebration. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/36433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11650174 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:00:00 EDT A Toronto-based singer-songwriter with an international following, Ron Sexsmith has seen his songs covered by everyone from Rod Stewart to Nick Lowe. Though far from a household name, Sexsmith has won over countless famous musicians, including Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Elvis Costello. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/29673 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6787015 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:04:00 EST Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews The Captain and the Kid, Elton John's new album. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/24931 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6330299 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:45:00 EDT Based on star power alone, this document of London rock circa 1971 should have been huge. Among the A-list friends gathered to support the Incredible String Band's Mike Heron on his solo outing are Richard Thompson, Steve Winwood, John Cale of The Velvet Underground, Ronnie Lane, Elton John and members of The Who. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/23372 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5771577 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:29:02 EDT Blues singer and guitarist B.B. King celebrated his 80th birthday on Sept. 16, 2005, and also released the new album 80, featuring blues duets with musicians including Elton John and Eric Clapton. This interview originally aired on Oct. 22, 1996. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/3906 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4860689 Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT AirTran, the low-cost airline, is in the beginning stages of a promotion that includes giant pictures of Elton John's face painted on the sides of their airplanes. Commentator Michael Alvear spent 17 years working in the advertising business, and points out some of the ironies of this innovative step. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/13838 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4539969 Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST Saxophonist Euge Groove earned his chops as a member of Tower of Power and sideman for Huey Lewis, Tina Turner and Elton John. He's back with a new solo CD of smooth tunes that are equal parts jazz, pop and R&B. Hear full-length cuts from the CD. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/13382 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1846674 Thu, 22 Apr 2004 00:00:00 EDT