Bernie Taupin Explains Why He and Elton John Aren’t Cashing in on Their Music Catalog

Bernie Taupin says he and Elton John have no current plans to sell their music catalogue, preferring to keep the songs in the family. His comments stand out as many established artists have sold their catalogues for large sums in recent years.

Taupin and John have worked together since the late 1960s, writing hits including “Your Song”, “Tiny Dancer” and “Bennie and the Jets”. Taupin said there was nothing that would make him agree to a sale at present, and suggested their children could inherit the music; he has also compared selling it to “selling your children”. Reports estimate his net worth at more than $200 million.