At 76, Elton John has accomplished yet another remarkable feat in his career. He has now secured all four major entertainment awards: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. It gives him the prestigious EGOT status. The achievement was sealed when he got an Emmy for the film about his concert Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium. It was awarded for the Outstanding Variety Special category.
Elton John Is an EGOT Winner
The term EGOT was coined by actor Philip Michael Thomas four decades ago. It was originally used for winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony within five years. Even though not even the producers of Farewell From Dodger Stadium expected the Emmy win, Elton John has now joined the elite ranks of EGOT winners, becoming the 19th entertainer to achieve this milestone.
Capturing John’s 2022 farewell concert in Los Angeles, the special marked a significant moment in his career. Comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler presented the award. Elton John was unable to attend the ceremony due to recent knee replacement surgery, and it’s no wonder considering how much time the entertainer spent on stage throughout the years.
The Emmy Was the Missing Award
Despite his absence, the news of the win reached Elton John after a conversation with his husband, David Furnish, in the middle of the night. Furnish shared that John screamed out loud in celebration when he found out. The iconic musician had five Grammys, two Oscars, and a Tony for his contributions to the musical, cinematic, and stage world.
Elton John expressed humility in his statement after getting the reward. He acknowledged that his journey was filled with dedication, passion, and the unwavering support of his global fanbase. According to him, the achievement highlights the power of the arts and the joy it brings to people’s lives. The legendary artist also expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his career.
Gorillaz Fans Shocked After Finding Out How “Clint Eastwood” Was Made
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“Clint Eastwood” was the first single released by the Gorillaz back in early 2001. Going double platinum upon its release and also being nominated for a BRIT Award, the song attracted many fans. However, songwriter Damon Albram managed to “disappoint” some fans as he revealed how he came up with the song.
Gorrilaz’s Co-Creator on an Apple Music Interview
Damon Albarn, also known as the frontman of the Britpop band Blur, is also the co-creator and primary musical contributor of the world-known virtual band. The musician chatted with DJ Zane Lowe for an Apple Music interview while they toured Studio 13 – the place where most of the Gorillaz’s songs were recorded.
During the tour, Albarn placed the Suzuki Omnichord (the first truly portable electronic instrument) on his desk and showed the former Radio One DJ how “Clint Eastwood” was actually created using a single pre-set on the instrument.
“It Just Came Like That?”
The exact first words from what seemed to be a disappointed question came from the DJ. The Gorillaz creator confirmed it. Albarn pushed a single button and told the interviewer that this was exactly how the legendary song came to life. It was all based on that pre-set.
It wasn’t just the world-renowned DJ that seemed to feel let down, as the interview became viral with nearly 2 million views on TikTok. Many Gorillaz fans didn’t hold back and shared their shock and disappointment as well.
It’s Not Just Gorillaz…
Despite their disappointment, many fans pointed out that “Clint Eastwood” wasn’t the only song to do so. In reality, Rihanna’s “Umbrella” was created using the hi-hat sound found in GarageBand, a free music software that comes standard with all Mac computers.
According to rapper The-Dream, who co-wrote the song with Christopher ‘Tricky’ Stewart and Kuk Harrell, the beat caught their interest while they were working on the now-iconic track.
As a result, the song only took a few hours to create and was subsequently nominated for a Grammy.