Elton John Facilitates Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt's 'Rooster' Theme Song Collaboration
A collaborative effort between singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and musician Andrew Watt on the "Rooster" theme song was reportedly set in motion by an unusual introduction from Elton John. Despite a friendship spanning over three decades, John departed from his established practice of not sharing Stipe's personal contact details, especially with fellow musicians. This pivotal decision allowed Watt to connect with Stipe directly, initiating their creative partnership.
A new collaborative project involving singer-songwriter Michael Stipe and musician Andrew Watt has emerged for the "Rooster" theme song, stemming from an introduction facilitated by music icon Elton John.
Reports indicate that John, who has maintained a friendship with Michael Stipe for more than 35 years, made a notable exception to his usual practice. For decades, John had reportedly refrained from distributing Stipe’s personal phone number, particularly to other artists and musicians.
However, John reportedly decided to break this long-held rule by providing Stipe’s contact information to Andrew Watt. Following this, Watt initiated contact with Stipe, sending a text message that conveyed he had "an idea." This initial outreach subsequently led to their joint work on the theme song.
According to Variety, this introduction proved instrumental in bringing the two artists together for the project.
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