Elton John
Full Name: Elton John [Reginald Kenneth Dwight]
Nationality:
Profession: Singer
Why Famous: In his five-decade career he has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. He has more than 50 "Top 40" hits, including 58 "Billboard Top 40" singles.
He has received 6 Grammy Awards, 5 Brit Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award.
Born: March 25, 1947 (71 years old)
Birthplace: Pinner, Middlesex, England
Articles on Elton John
The Man Who Saved Elton John's Life
Long John Baldry was born on this day - a friend of stars from Rod Stewart to The Beatles and who, in 1969, famously took Elton John aside and saved the life.
January 12, 1941
Great Balls of Fire! The 'Bride' is 13
Jerry Lee Lewis leapt to fame declaring there was ‘A Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On’. His fans were certainly shaken when told of his 13-year-old ‘bride’.
December 13, 1957
Married Life
- 1984-02-14 Singer Elton John marries Renate Blauel in Sydney Australia
Historical Events in the Life of Elton John
- 1970-08-25 Elton John's 1st US appearance (Los Angeles)
- 1970-11-16 Elton John records a show in New York City which was later released as his 11-17-70 album
- 1973-10-05 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 7th studio album by Elton John is released
- 1974-11-08 "Greatest Hits" 11th studio album by Elton John is released
- 1975-06-21 Elton John, Eagles and Beach Boys play Wembley
- 1975-10-21 Elton John given a star in Hollywood
- 1977-01-31 4th American Music Awards: Olivia Newton-John & Elton John win
- 1977-10-01 Elton John honored by MSG Hall of Fame
- 1979-05-01 Elton John becomes 1st pop star to perform in Israel
- 1979-05-20 Elton John is the 1st western pop star to tour USSR
- 1979-09-27 Elton John, sick with flu, collapses in the Hollywood Universal Ampitheater
- 1988-10-22 Elton John sells out Madison Square Garden for a record 26th time
- 1993-11-04 Elton John awarded $518,700 from Sunday Mirror for a false report on his diet
- 1997-09-13 Elton John releases "Candle in the Wind 1997", a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales in the UK
- 1997-09-13 "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" single is released in the UK by Elton John
- 1997-09-22 Elton John releases "Candle in the Wind 1997", a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales in the US
- 1998-02-24 Elton John knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in London
- 2012-02-05 Flavor Flav and Elton John appear in a Pepsi Co. ad during Super Bowl XLVI
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