He is the outstanding lyricist who propelled the Rocket Man to 300m sales. As Taupin releases a wistfully grouchy solo album, he talks about the joy of anonymity, his LA drinking gang – and owning a prize-winning bucking bull Bernie Taupin has an interesting take on the strange brand of fame he ...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/nov/03/bernie-taupin-interview-elton-john-rodeos-rocket-man)