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Elton John Calls Kings of Leon 'A--holes' for Slagging 'Glee'
- Posted on Apr 1st 2011 5:30PM by Jenny Charlesworth
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"Lighten up, you a–-holes," the Rocket Man said in response to the onslaught of jokes and nasty slights made by the likes of Kings of Leon, Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn and Dave Grohl since the musical series became a runaway hit.
"It's a compliment when someone records or does one of your songs. It doesn't matter if it's a bad version, it's just a compliment, so I've never lost that thrill," he continued, before calling out America's favourite band of brothers, arguably the most vocal naysayers when it comes to 'Glee' (especially when talking to Spinner).
"Kings of Leon, lighten up guys. Come on."
Who would have thought a 60-minute episodic about a high-school glee club would cause so much fuss? For some reason, though, musicians and television stars can't help but boldly declare their love or venomous hate for the show.
And with Elton John's impassioned defense of McKinley High and its singing students, the pro-'Glee' contingent -- which includes 'Forget You'-originator Cee Lo Green -- gets an added kick.
It's anyone's guess as to who will be next to sound off about the show.
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Aidan
Get your facts straight Elton. KOL never "slagged off" glee. They turned down their request to sing "Use Somebody" because they actually never saw the show. Maybe you should spend more time focusing on your own music and stop bad mouthing other musicians. Seriously Elton. Your not as good as you think you are. As evident by the fact you needed Leon Russell to achieve your first good album in 20 years.
~Yours sincerly an ex-fan
Joseph
Obviously Elton's entitled to his own opinion, but then too, so are Kings of Leon and the others who don't want their music covered by the cast of Glee. If Elton's so open to others having his music, why doesn't he make his tribute to the late Princess Diana available for digital download?
The simple reality is that the creator of Glee is the true asshole. He needs to get over the idea that he's offering some "service" to musicians by using their music on the show. (As an aside, I'd actually like to know how many REAL "glee clubs" are able to license the rights to perform Elton's music. For some reason, I think the licensing fee would be waaaaaay out of the budget for the average real-life glee club.) If an act doesn't want to hear their music turned into pop/AC mush, that's their right.
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