As a massive fan (I know, I know), yes indeed at the age of 72 he has tailed off a bit in recent years in writing good stuff.
However he is talented, unbelievably generous (does so much for charity), is witty and clever.
Now I know he’s not in vogue atm but I will always stick up for him.
I’ve seen him in concert during the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s. Have been lucky enough to meet him backstage in Lille, France 1984. He is the most charismatic person I’ve ever come across, also a little shy.
If you don’t like him, which most of you don’t and you don’t know much about him, which most of you don’t, then just leave it.
I haven’t read the article above because in the words of Elton 90% of stuff written about him is rubbish.
His early albums are fabulous, especially those in collaboration with Bernie Taupin. Albums such as ‘Goodbye yellow brick road’ and ‘Capt Fantastic and the brown dirt cowboy’, are timeless.