Taupin spoke about the beginnings of their creative partnership in a new interview
Other contenders include Mariah Carey and Elton John
The music fund owns the rights to tracks by Beyoncé, Blondie and Elton John
Including tracks by boygenius, Mitski and Stormzy
Ariana Grande, Lily Allen and Coldplay were amongst a host of artists who made the final rundown
QOTSA's Josh Homme and Dean Fertita talk to NME about friendship and connection, his friendship with Dave Grohl and a backstage run-in with Elton John
Director Rob Reiner confirmed Garth Brooks will also make an appearance
Homme said the idea of going up against John's final UK date at this year's festival was "lunacy"
The collaboration also marks the 50th anniversary of the album
He announced the news during his appearance at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony