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MusicRadar on MSNPercussionist Ray Cooper tells the story of his ‘lost’ live collaboration with Elton JohnIn May 1977, Elton John took the stage at London’s Rainbow Theatre alongside percussionist Ray Cooper for a six-show residency. The shows marked the first time in five years that a full month had passed without an Elton LP or single appearing on the UK charts and saw Elton at the height of his powers.
Music Review: Elton John’s ‘Live From the Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper’ spotlights a rich catalog
Deep cuts from John's rich catalog are given the spotlight on "Live From the Rainbow Theatre With Ray Cooper." The 13-song set was culled from a six-show residency in London in May 1977, with John at the piano and his longtime percussionist, Cooper, joining him for the second half of the show.
"He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend," Cooper said in a statement, hours after Osbourne died on Tuesday.
Luminaries of the music world mourned the death Tuesday of Ozzy Osbourne at age 76, expressing affection and admiration for the heavy metal icon.
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Ozzy Osbourne's death sparks reactions from collaborators, friends, and fellow industry figures. Pearl Jam, Elton John, Yungblud, and more speak.
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Jack White, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Elton John and more paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the Black Sabbath frontman died at 76 on Tuesday morning. Osbourne had been recovering from several spinal surgeries as well as his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease.