Russ Regan opened the door for Elton John in the USA and saved the budding pianist’s global career. As we mark the 56th anniversary of Elton’s landmark Troubadour Club appearance on 25 August 1970, we pay tribute to Russ, with special guests Russ’s son Daniel Regan, journalist and record executive George Saadi and Troubadour eyewitness Rick Frio. Also enjoy Pinner’s latest offering The Night the Troubadour Took Off as well as their 4th of July tribute Freedom (Stars and Stripes in the Sky).
The Preview below will be available on 27 June 2026 from Rej Silver page from 1800 BST, as well as your favourite podcast player apps, and at same time IN FULL VERSION for premium Platinum subscribers. It costs just $5 a year to gain access to the entire library!
Available on free Silver channel on 21 August 2026.
Pinner’s first promo video will be published on our elton john world You Tube channel on 21 August 2026. More to follow!
Also revive your memory of Cheryl Herman’s interview with Russ Regan for elton john world in 2014 here.
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- Daniel Regan
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- Rick Frio, Elton John Troubadour. Courtesy of Rick Frio
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- George Saadi
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- L-R: Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, Elton John, Russ Regan, Rick Frio at Troubadour Club. Courtesy of Rick Frio
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- L-R Clockwise: George (host), Rick, Daniel, George
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- L-R: Elton, Russ, Neil Diamond. Photo courtesy of Invitations Records
Enjoy George Saadi’s 1990s interview with Russ Regan: