Aside from being fantastic artists, musicians, and performers, do you know what Nigel Olsson, Bernie Taupin, Dee Murray, Davey Johnstone, and Gus Dudgeon had in common? If you guessed that they all were integral to Elton John's fame and fortune, then you're right. If your guess landed a little off the mark (and even if it didn't), then this episode is for you!
Listener and good friend of the Derringer Discoveries podcast, Dave Prine (a.k.a. DP Derringer), joins Alton, Paul, and Laura (Team Derringer) to uncover some little-known facts about the artists who helped Elton John become one of the most popular artists in the world. Some would say Elton John would not have experienced his illustrious career without the collective influence of these unsung heroes.
Why are they considered 'unsung heroes' by Team Derringer? You'll have to listen in to find out!
What do you think? Do you agree with Team Derringer's assessment?
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