Taihape's own 'Rocket Man' returns home with the Elton John Experience 28 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read Michael Stodart will be performing his popular Elton John Tribute show in his hometown of Taihape next month. Photo / Supplied Michael Stodart will be performing his popular Elton John Tribute show in his hometown of Taihape next month. Photo / Supplied Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron When musician Michael Stodart's sister couldn't get tickets to one of Elton John's ill-fated New Zealand concerts last year, he consoled her by playing his own renditions of the artist's songs.