Superstar Elton pops into Brighton pub for talent-spotting (From The Argus)
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Superstar Elton pops into Brighton pub for talent-spotting
1:40pm Tuesday 18th December 2012 in News By Bill Gardner
Sir Elton John at Mrs Fitzherberts for a gig by Irish rockers The Strypes
A rock superstar stunned revellers at a tiny gig when he paid a surprise visit to watch an up-and-coming band.
Sir Elton John arrived at the 100-capacity Mrs Fitzherberts pub in Brighton on Sunday afternoon (December 16) for a gig by Irish rockers The Strypes.
Onlookers gaped as the Rocket Man relaxed in the venue’s small bar area with his security guards before catching the group’s set upstairs.
Bar manager Jennifer Roberts said staff had been “in a state of disbelief” when the superstar suddenly swept in with his entourage.
She said: “It was completely surreal. Everyone was very starstruck. We didn’t even know he was coming.
“He came in with his people and ordered a drink, very low key, very relaxed. It was strange to see a face you know so well in our pub. We tried just to leave him alone really so he could have a good time.”
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The legendary rocker had come to see The Strypes, a hotly-tipped young four-piece who recently signed up with his management company.
The band, from Cavan in Ireland, also recently signed a record deal with Mercury Records which released an Elton John remix album earlier this year.
In years gone by the Your Song singer was known as a notorious hellraiser, but on Sunday those days appeared long gone as he sat quietly with a drink.
Bar manager Jennifer Roberts said: “He looked very dapper but he didn’t say much.
“It was all quite understated really. People kept on coming in downstairs and being told Elton John was in the building, but no one believed it.”
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Roundbill
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7:05pm Tue 18 Dec 12
Ballroom Blitz
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7:39pm Tue 18 Dec 12
The singer is slightly dodgy though. Bit difficult to create a lived in bluesers voice, when your voice has only just broken!
Ballroom Blitz
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7:40pm Tue 18 Dec 12
IShouldoftriedharder
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4:50am Wed 19 Dec 12
Number Six
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9:42am Wed 19 Dec 12
winged
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12:57pm Wed 19 Dec 12
I'm sure he has a lot more going on in his life and other interests other than being gay.
How very dissapointing of you. Actually on second thought, nothing surprises me from some readers of The Argus.
Number Six
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