Elton John
Elton John (Reginald Kenneth Dwight) was born on March 25th, 1947 and is currently 78 years old. Elton John was born in Pinner, Middlesex, England. John attended the Royal Academy of Music.
Elton John is best known as a British pianist, composer, and singer. He made his name by fusing different strands of pop music and stylistic showmanship, in a career in which he sold hundreds of millions of records and became one of the most popular entertainers of the century.
As a child prodigy with the piano, Elton went to the
Royal Academy of Music on a scholarship when he was eleven. After discovering R&B, he gravitated toward pop and became a member of
Bluesology during the 1960s. It was while he was with the band that he met Bernie Taupin, his major partner in songwriting.
By 1968, Elton John had his first success as a recording artist with the 1968 released single
Lady Samantha. Upon releasing his 1970 album,
Elton John, he became an international music star.
For much of his career, he was known for his exceptional ability to blend and assimilate different rock and pop styles into streamlined and propulsive sounds. John would also gain notoriety for his musical abilities and flamboyant stage presence.
He also composed several musicals, including
The Road to El Dorado and
The Lion King in 1994.
Candle in the Wind, which he rereleased in 1997, was the best-selling single of all time, as in just two months, it sold 37 million copies.
Besides his music, Elton John is actively involved in charities and has raised a lot of money through his
Elton John AIDS Foundation for people living with AIDS and HIV.
In 2024, Elton John published
Farewell Yellow Brick Road, a work in which he celebrates his globe-spanning career. He chronicles his many performances across the world, from the
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles to tours in San Francisco, Sydney, and Auckland. He reflects on the key moments and even reminisces about the beginnings of his career.
In 2019, Elton published his autobiography
Me, in which he reveals the truth about his lifestyle and extraordinary times as a performer who became a living legend.
He chronicles his childhood in London, including the drama of rejection of his earlier works to becoming a chart-topping superstar. He writes of his friendships with George Michael to John Lennon, to dancing with Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, from writing
The Lion King and founding his AIDS foundation, to changing his life and becoming a father.
Elton John: Awards & Accolades
John's book, Me was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Autobiography or Memoir, in 2020.
Elton John: Lists & Other Mentions
- Me was a New York Times: #1 Nonfiction Best Seller in 2019.
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Elton John: F.A.Q
When was Elton John Born? How old is Elton John?
Elton John was born on March 25th, 1947. Elton John is currently 78 years old.
Where was Elton John Born?
Elton John was born in Pinner, Middlesex, England and is English.
What was the first book Elton John wrote?
The first book written by Elton John was Love is the Cure, published in 2012.
What was the most recent book Elton John wrote?
His most recently released work was Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour on September 24th, 2024.
Will there be any more books by Elton John?
Elton John does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Elton John written?
Elton John has written 4 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.