Artist Bio
Kenny Metcalf and The Early Years Band star in this Elton John tribute show.
The group was picked to be featured on Mark Cuban and Ryan Seacrest’s AXS network TV show “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands.” They performed for a national audience during their live to air show at the famed Roxy in Hollywood, and have achieved acclaim for a technically accurate Vegas-style production featuring the popular music, costumes, and antics of Elton John.
From rhinestones to sequins, every detail of Elton John has been meticulously recreated by Mr. Metcalf through ionic costumes including the Los Angeles Dodgers uniform designed by Bob Mackie and glasses by Ray Winston (created for Elton himself) to complete the illusion.
Elton John, working with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967, has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world’s best-selling music artists. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits, 27 Top 10 singles, nine of which reached number one. His tribute single “Candle in the Wind 1997,” rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold more than 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
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Testimonials
"Kenny Metcalf as Elton is truly top notch. He and his band are the utmost professionals and their ability to get a crowd energized and excited is amazing. I’ve had the pleasure of booking Kenny on many occasions. His LIVE National TV performance on AXS TV’s The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands was so good that he was invited back for a second show!
When he performed at The Hollywood School House for their charity gala, he had the crowd on their feet including celebrity guests like Caroline Rhea and David Chokachi.
And not to bury the lead, but when Kenny Metcalf did a private birthday performance for Academy Award Nominee, Amy Adams, she literally gasped, “Oh my god, Elton is here!” And then she was told, “Nope, it’s Kenny Metcalf!”
Whether your event is for 50 people or 15,000, the showmanship of Kenny Metcalf as Elton is exactly what you need. The band's gear is authentic, their sound is precise, and their dedication to their product is sincere. Make sure you book Kenny and the band!"
- Katie Daryl
Executive Producer & TV Host / AXS TV
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"Witnessing his performance is like re-living infamous shows such as the Dodger Stadium show in 1975, where I performed with Elton. I'm proud to have performed several times with Kenny. Being on stage with him is surreal."
- Caleb Quaye
Producer & Guitarist for Elton John
(Responsible for Elton John's first record deal)
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"Another incredible show! Thank you for setting the standard for entertainment at the Montgomery Village Concert Series each year!"
- Mike Waterman
102.7 Wolf Radio, Santa Rosa, CA
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"You're brilliant Kenny! You know that I manage an Elton tribute in the UK, but you are really great! Your piano playing and voice are superb. You’ve really got him off! The same energy, sound and mannerisms of the early years of Elton."
- Stuart Epps
Producer Dick James Music / Elton's Personal Touring Assistant
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"I brought Elton to the U.S. with Russ Regan and Pat Pipolo to perform at the Troubadour in 1970, when we all worked at UNI Records. I saw Elton then for the very first time, and 49 years later (in 2019) I just saw him again tonight... by Kenny Metcalf as Elton."
- Rick Frio
UNI Records
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"Kenny, You honor Elton John with your performances. Every time we see you it is spot on. I was lucky to have been a Promotional Manager for Rocket Records in the seventies. I was there when rock was young. Sir Reg is proud of you!"
- Rick Harold
Promotional Manager for Rocket Records (1977-78)
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"I absolutely love Kenny."
- Amy Adams
Actress (American Hustle, Arrival, Enchanted, Man of Steel)
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"Seeing you perform tonight blew me away! I want to bring you to NYC."
- Caroline Rhea
Comedian / Actress
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"I just loved watching you tonight! You've got Elton down!"
- Diane Venora
Actress (Heat, Bird, The Jackal, Romeo & Juliet, Wolfen)
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