Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, the eldest child of Stanley Dwight (1925–1991) and only child of Sheila Eileen (née Harris; 1925–2017). He was raised in a 查看更多內容

John has written with Bernie Taupin since 1967, when he answered an advertisement for talent placed in the popular UK music publication New Musical Express by Liberty Records A&R man Ray Williams. The pair have collaborated on more than 30 … 查看更多內容

Sexuality and family
In the late 1960s, John was engaged to be married to his first lover, secretary Linda Woodrow, who … 查看更多內容

John is well known for his philanthropic efforts, being involved in charity fundraising events since 1986. In 1992, after losing two friends to HIV/AIDS in the span of a year, … 查看更多內容

1962–1969: Pub pianist to staff songwriter
At age 15, with his mother's and stepfather's help, John was hired as a pianist at a nearby pub, the Northwood Hills Hotel, playing Thursday to Sunday nights. Known simply as "Reggie", he played a range … 查看更多內容

John has performed at a number of events involving the British royal family, such as the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey 查看更多內容

John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1994. He and Taupin had already been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992. John was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) … 查看更多內容