Called the "the greatest songwriter on the planet" by Elton John, Rufus Wainwright has been releasing some of pop/rock's most musically adventurous albums since 1998 when Rolling Stone magazine named him "Best New Artist." A charismatic live performer whose last album, "Release the Stars," hit #2 in the U.K., Rufus Wainwright is known for his hilarious stage patter and incredibly evocative voice.