As a songwriter, he's superb. Another artist that Elton likes is Eminem. He likes rap music and says Eminem's lyrics are brilliant. But what it is, it's exciting, it's inflammatory. That's what the Rolling Stones were about.
People say it's very controversial.
Rock 'n' roll is supposed to be controversial. Rock 'n' roll isn't the Backstreet boys, 'Nsync. It's getting down and dirty. Elton John and Billy Joel's tour is scheduled to kick off in January. Copyright 2000, CBS Worldwide Inc., All Rights Reserved.