Elton's band has remained the same (with original players even) and has been known as the "Elton John Band" since the first album and he is technically the piano player and vocalist in said band.
And they've never "retired" and then reformed for a re-union tour.
From "the usual source":
"Since 1970, John's band, of which he is the pianist and lead singer, has been known as the Elton John Band."
Dylan (like Springsteen) has had multiple bands, and is technically a solo artist who uses different backing bands, like Neil Young.
And Jeff Beck and tons of jazz players.
I consider that a different category of performer, that's all.
From the usual source: "Since 1970, John's band, of which he is the pianist and lead singer, has been known as the Elton John Band.[SUP][208][/SUP][SUP][209][/SUP] The band has had multiple line-up changes, but Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, and Ray Cooper have been members (albeit non-consecutively) since 1970 (Olsson), 1972 (Johnstone) and 1974 (Cooper). Olsson left the band in 1984 but rejoined in 2000.[SUP][210][/SUP][SUP][211][/SUP] Ray Cooper has worked on and off with the Elton John Band because he maintains obligations to other musicians as a session player and sideman as a road-tour percussionist."
But this breaks your rule, doesn't it? No Davey Johnstone until Honky Chateau! I'd put Elton in the "Bruce" category.
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