As 2025 comes to an end, live music fans only have a few more chances to see some of their favorite mainstream and local artists perform in the Birmingham area.
Forty years ago, Elton John's "Philadelphia Freedom" burned up the pop and R&B charts stateside. Now the story of what lies behind the songman's hit has been revealed—along with additional insight ...
The Rocket Man has "seven new lyrics" from longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. And "they're really, really good," he says.