NOISE: Tim McGraw vs. Elton John

The last time Elton stepped into the ring, he soundly trounced Gordon Sumner, a.k.a. Sting. But how will the champ of chintz fare against a true, blue American?









































































MUSICAL STATURE





The king of country




The queen of rock 'n' roll





Advantage: McGraw. Despite Elton's best efforts, the sun is going down on him.






HEAD GEAR





Favors black Stetsons, size 7 ¼




Favors bejeweled eye glasses, size 2-liter Coke bottle





Advantage: Elton. McGraw's hats are more stylish but showbiz is all about flash.






PAYING HOMAGE





Covered Elton John's "Tiny Dancer"




Covered Pete Townshend's "Pinball Wizard"





Advantage: Elton. The Brit sought inspiration from a legend; the cowboy found it with Elton John?!






PARTNER HOTNESS FACTOR





Goes home every night to Faith Hill




Stolen snuggle time with David LaChapelle





Advantage: McGraw. We really wanted to give McGraw double points in this category.






ODD COUPLE





Duet with Nelly on "Over and Over Again"




Duet with Eminem on "Stan"





Advantage: Elton. As bizarre as seeing McGraw and Nelly prance around onstage, it can't compare to the outrage from both gay groups and trailer parks when Reginald and Marshall teamed up.






FOR THE AGES





Member of the Italian-American Hall of Fame




Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame





Advantage: Elton. But we're betting McGraw gets better service at Macaroni Grill.





DA WINNAH AND STILL CHAMPIN'

Elton "Crocodile Rocker" John. Even as the country grows conservative, we still have room in our hearts for a flamboyantly gay piano player from Middlesex.




Tim McGraw


When: February 4, 8 p.m.


Where: Mandalay Bay


Tickets: $50-$90.


Info: 632-7580





Elton John in The Red Piano


When: February 8 - 26, 7:30 p.m.


Where: Caesars Palace


Tickets: $100-$250.


Info: 731-7333


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