Elton John

'It is my gift to you - directed, produced and created by me, alongside some of the most talented, creative people in the world.'

The star-studded event featured George Michael, Guns N' Roses and David Bowie, and helped bring worldwide attention to the AIDS crisis.

Although the song found its way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, it only just barely made it into the UK top 40.

'I'm so proud to be British, and to be here in America to receive this award, because all my heroes were American,' John said.

He will become the first-ever international songwriter the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 80-year history.

Additional cameos already revealed include Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Garth Brooks

'Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour' promises 'never-before-seen insights' into the singer's five-year live swansong.

With a win for his 'Farewell From Dodger Stadium' special, the music legend has now won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.

'It's not a tribute thing,' Bob Geldof told the BBC about the actual events that have inspired the show. 'It's real people telling their story.'

'He says it's one of the best things they've ever done,' Townshend said.

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As speculation over next year's headliners mounts already, Paul Stokes hears whispers that the event could be about to tick a large, legend-sized box

Tune into Absolute Radio for a special documentary on the album this Sunday (23 March) between 8-9pm (GMT)