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Elton John
Elton John (March 25, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was born in Pinner, Middlesex, UK. His birth name is Reginald Dwight. His parents were Stanley Dwight, an army officer, and Sheila Eileen Dwight.
| Personal Information | |
| Full name | Elton Hercules John |
| Date of birth | 25 March 1947 (age 75) |
| Born | Reginald Kenneth Dwight Pinner, Greater London, England |
| Occupation | Singer, composer, songwriter and musician |
| Spouse(s) | Renate Blauel (m. 1984; div. 1988) David Furnish (cp. 2005, m. 2014) |
| Parents | Stanley Dwight and Sheila Eileen Dwight |
| Children | Two Child 1. Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John 2. Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (1.72 m) |
| Nationality | British |
| Musical Career | |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, glam rock, soft rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboards |
| Labels | Philips Congress DJM Uni Paramount MCA Geffen Rocket Island Mercury Island Def Jam |
| Associated acts | Bernie Taupin, Elton John Band, Kiki Dee, John, Lennon, George Michael, Queen, Tim Rice, Stevie, Wonder, Pnau, Argosy |
| Website | eltonjohn.com |
| Instagram Id | Elton John (@eltonjohn) |
| Net Worth | $500 Million |
Elton John Early life
The people who encouraged Elton to start in the world of music were his grandmother and his mother, who one day surprised him by playing a song on the piano at home.
They immediately knew that the boy had great musical talent. At the age of four he was already playing simple melodies and at seven he was singing at family parties.
His favorite artists were Elvis Presley, Bill Haley & His Comets, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, among others.
Elton studied at the Royal Academy of Music on a scholarship after graduating from high school. He was also part of the choir. Although after a few years he got bored with classical music and started trying rock music.
At age 15 he got his first job as a piano player in a downtown pub, where he received the nickname Reggie. He used to perform songs by Ray Charles and Jim Reeves.
Musical beginnings
In 1964 Elton decided to form the band Bluesology. In the musical circle, he met the singer Long John Baldry. As a tribute to him and the saxophonist Elton Dean, he adopted the stage name of Elton John.
In 1969, he joined the band Argosy, made up of Roger Hodgson, Caleb Quaye and Nigel Olsson. Two songs were recorded in the group: Mr. Boyd and Imagine, composed by Hodgson, songs that were published under the DJM label in the United Kingdom and Congress in the United States.
Elton managed to publish the first single from him, I’ve been loving you too long. Furthermore, he began producing brilliant songs with the help of lyricist Bernie Taupin, who has been considered one of the most prolific duos in the world of pop music. Fifteen of his songs topped the North American charts.
Elton John Career
Later in 1969 he released his first LP, Empty Sky, which was followed by Elton John, thanks to his knowledge of classical music he integrated lyricism and his own style. In the following years, he released a total of eleven albums.
In the ’70s his career took off, he signed an eight million dollar contract with MCA, wrote the song Which gets you through the night with John Lennon, and also sang with the former Beatle at Madison Square Garden.
Although not everything was easy, he had certain conflicts with his collaborator Bernie Taupin, this breakup and drug problems led him to a serious emotional crisis that almost cost him his life when he tried to commit suicide. After emotional recovery, he continued to sing and fill venues, touring continuously.
In 1987 he began to suffer from throat ailments that led him to undergo vocal cord surgery in Sydney, Australia. He reappeared with Reg Strikes Back in 1988. Elton is committed to the fight against AIDS, which is why he founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
His commitment against AIDS is due to his homosexuality, which he declared at the time. Although at first he declared himself bisexual.
Fame
In 1993 he released the album The One, thanks to which he got a double platinum record. 1994 he was hired to write the soundtrack for the Disney movie The Lion King, for which he won a Grammy, a Golden Globe and an Oscar for best original song, shared with Tom Rice, author of the lyrics.
1995 he celebrated his 25th anniversary in the music world and released Made in England (1995). The murder of his friend Gianni Versace and the death of Princess Diana of Wales in 1997 dealt two blows.
At Lady Di’s funeral, he sang a new version of Candle in the Wind, originally written in memory of Marilyn Monroe. This tribute to his friend Lady Di broke all sales records, becoming the best-selling single in music history, with 33 million copies worldwide in just three months.
Elton John gave the benefits of the album to the NGOs in which Diana collaborated. For this song he won the Grammy for best male pop singer in 1998.
Between 1997 and 1999
Between 1997 and 1999 Elton premiered The big picture, in homage to Gianni Versace, and Aida by Elton John and Tim Rice, was a pop version of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera that premiered on Broadway in 2001. He received the Grammy for best musical .
He was responsible for composing the lyrics for the musical Billy Elliot. In 2005 he created the musical Lestat with Bernie Taupin. A year later, he released Captain and the kid, his 44th album.
In 2007 he celebrated 40 years of artistic career, to celebrate it, he released a special DVD with his live performance at Madison Square Garden, the same day as his birthday. .
He was an author involved in the politics of his country, in 2008 he gave a concert in New York to raise funds for the campaign of Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate for the presidency of the United States. Elton has received a large number of awards and distinctions.
Not only has he made a living from music, but he also bought a London football team, Watford. In 2014, with the approval of the law that allowed same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom, Elton married the Canadian David Furnish at Windsor City Hall, with whom he had had a romantic relationship since 2005.
Political Views
John performing at Radio City Music Hall during Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign
John announced his intention to vote Remain during the 2016 UK EU referendum on Instagram, sharing an image with the words “build bridges not walls” along with the caption “Vote Remain. Stronger in Europe.” .
In 2019, he said that the Brexit vote and the way he handled it had embarrassed him. That same year, John performed at Radio City Music Hall during Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.
In October 2020, John drew attention to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He said in his Instagram post: “In May 2018, I visited [Armenia] and was overwhelmed by the kindness and humanity shown to me by the Armenian people.
Now Armenia and Artsakh are under attack of unprovoked Azeri/Turkish aggression. Civilians They’re being attacked.” objective and there are unnecessary deaths on both sides.
Discography
| Studio albums | Years |
| Empty Sky Elton John Tumbleweed Connection Madman Across the Water Honky Château Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Caribou Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy Rock of the Westies Blue Moves A Single Man Victim of Love 21 at 33 The Fox Jump Up! Too Low for Zero Breaking Hearts Ice on Fire Leather Jackets Reg Strikes Back Sleeping with the Past The One Made in England The Big Picture Songs from the West Coast Peachtree Road The Captain & the Kid The Diving Board Wonderful Crazy Night Regimental Sgt. Zippo | 1969 1970 1970 1971 1972 1973 1973 1974 1975 1975 1976 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1988 1989 1992 1995 1997 2001 2004 2006 2013 2016 2021 |
| Collaboration albums | |
| Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Duets The Union (with Leon Russell) Good Morning to the Night (with Pnau) The Lockdown Sessions | 1986 1993 2010 2012 2021 |
| Soundtrack albums | |
| Friends The Lion King Aida Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida The Muse The Road to El Dorado Billy Elliot Lestat Gnomeo & Juliet Rocketman | 1971 1994 1998 1999 1999 2000 2005 2005 2011 2019 |
Filmography
Elton John videography
Born to Boogie, US (1972) as himself with Marc Bolan and Ringo Starr
Tommy, UK (1975) as Pinball Wizard
The Muppet Show (1978) (season 2) guest appearance as himself
Totally Minnie (1988) as himself
Spice World, UK (1997) as himself
Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras (1997) autobiography as himself
South Park (1998) (season 2) guest appearance as himself
The Simpsons (1998) (season 10) guest appearance as himself
The Road to El Dorado (2000) as the Narrator
Bob the Builder, UK (2001) episode “A Christmas to Remember” as himself
The Country Bears, US (2002) as himself
Elton John: Me, Myself & I (2007) autobiography as himself
Nashville (2016) (season 4) guest appearance as himself
The American Epic Sessions (2017) as himself
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) as himself
CBeebies Bedtime Stories (2020) as himself
Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021) as himself
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021) as himself
Networth
Elton John’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be around $650 million. This impressive fortune comes from his successful music career, extensive real estate portfolio, and other business ventures. Over his career, Elton John has sold more than 300 million albums worldwide and produced numerous hits, including “Rocket Man,” “Candle in the Wind,” and “Your Song.”
FAQ
Why is Elton John’s middle name Hercules?
On May 7th, 1972 Reginald Kenneth Dwight has his name legally changed to Elton Hercules John. He chose the name because of his love for Blues legends Elton Dean and Long John Baldry.
Are Elton and Bernie still friends?
The lyricist also spoke about his personal relationship with John and how they’ve been able to work together for so long. (At the time of the interview, they’d been together for nearly 50 years.) “We live such separate lives,” he said. … John and Taupin are still on great terms today.
Did Elton John change his name by Depol?
As soon as he started to make a name for himself in the music industry, he decided to not be known by a name he had personal disliking to. On May 7th 1972, Reginald Kenneth Dwight had his name officially changed to Elton John Hercules.
Who was Elton John’s first lover?
John Reid
John Reid (born 9 September 1949) is a Scottish former music manager, known for being the manager and former lover of singer Elton John as well as for managing the British rock band Queen.
Does Elton John children?
Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John
Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John
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