Elton Slams Live 8

08/05/05
. (Gigwise) The media hailed the awareness-raising extravaganza in Hyde Park as the greatest show on earth, yet Elton clearly doesn't seem to think so.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Elton candidly said: "I thought it was a bit of an anti-climax, to be honest.

"The thought behind it was fantastic, but Hyde Park is a charisma-free zone. There was no sense of occasion and from a musical point, I didn't think there were too many highlights."[see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

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