The Unvarnished Truth About Success from a Seasoned Veteran Elton John's advice to aspiring artists has been distilled into a single phrase: "Be prepared to have some ups and downs, but never, ever give up.
" At first glance, this might seem like a trite motivational cliché. However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a wealth of wisdom born from five decades in the music industry.
John's own journey was far from meteoric. He spent years honing his craft, playing gigs in pubs and clubs with Bluesology, before eventually meeting Bernie Taupin, his songwriting partner for life.