Metallica perform tribute for Sir Elton as he receives 2024 Gershwin Prize

The singer, centre, collected the award together with his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, left (Kevin Wolf/AP)

By Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

Sir Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin have collected the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for their contribution to music.

The duo, who wrote Your Song, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road together, were serenaded during a tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC on Wednesday.