Elton John Tells Kings of Leon: 'Lighten Up, You A**holes'

By Sarah Crow Posted Apr 1st 2011 11:25AM

Elton John is the latest in a list of celebrities joining in on the 'Glee' debate.

The legendary musician appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show last night to discuss, among other things, some artists' strong feelings about keeping their music off the show.

John, whose song 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart' was featured on the FOX hit's second season, called out Kings of Leon for refusing to let 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy use their song 'Use Somebody' on the show.

"There's a big debate going on about the 'Glee' thing at the moment," said John. "A lot of bands say they don't want their stuff on 'Glee.' It's like, 'Lighten up, you a**holes.'"

"This is a compliment, also it sends a positive message out. What the hell is wrong with, you guys? 'Oh, we don't want our music played.' Well, Kings of Leon, lighten up guys, c'mon. Listen, when someone wants to do your song, it's a compliment."

John isn't the only celeb with strong feelings about the issue. In March, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl announced that he, too, had refused Murphy's request to use his songs on 'Glee,' and spoke out in support of Kings of Leon's choice.

"[Murphy] is so offended that we're not, like, begging to be on his f**king show," said Grohl. "F**k that guy for thinking anybody and everybody should want to do 'Glee.'"

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Friday 01 April

By Kat2988

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it was ryan murphy and Elton John that made a big deal about it, not the straight people, so quit trying to start trouble, if we choose not to watch it because it's too gay that's our business, this is america isn't it?

By Todd

Elton doesn't understand that non-female heterosexuals do not watch Glee.

By brrrrk

That's right.... and they don't play in real man sports like football or baseball either!

By om moth

om? moth? shooting your moth off? Oh, black pride, maybe you should AXE someone about how to get a GED.

Saturday 02 April

By Rach

Elton is the one who needs to lighten up. Bands have ever right to not jump on the bandwagon of whatever is the latest obsession. Good grief.

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