Elton John feels sickened by record company bosses

The Rocket Man has launched an attack on record company chiefs over how they treat artists.

In an interview with British Shortlist magazine, the 63-year-old said: 'I think most heads of record companies are idiots. About five per cent are any good. They are only in it for themselves.

'They don't care about artists. They're all about the next fix, the next single. It's like they're having a hit of cocaine every 15 seconds.

'And if someone falls by the wayside, they're by the wayside. They're not allowed one blip.

'In America, most of them are idiots. They're sickening actually. They sicken me. They're thick as s***.'

The singer also revealed that he no longer likes being famous.

He added: 'Do I enjoy success now? Fame is completely different. It's not as innocent.

'I don't want to be famous any more, I just want to make my music and have a nice life. But you have to play the game and promote your records, your movies, your musicals - but if I was young, I'd hate it.'