Elton John
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1947Pinner, London
Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer (b. 1947), also a film actor and HIV/AIDS activist. Known for rock and pop rock, glam rock and soft rock.
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Who He Is
Elton John is a British singer, pianist, and composer born in 1947 in Pinner, London. He is also a film actor and HIV/AIDS activist. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Music, the University of London, and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. His parents are Stanley Dwight and Sheila Eileen Farebrother.
What He Is Known For
Elton John is known for his work in rock, pop rock, glam rock, and soft rock, as well as rhythm and blues. His notable works include the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and songs Your Song and Tiny Dancer. He also composed Billy Elliot the Musical. He has received awards including Officer of Arts and Letters, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Grammy Legend Award, MusiCares Person of the Year, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Silver Clef Award.
Relationships
Elton John shares the record label Uni with Olivia Newton-John, and Universal Records with Miley Cyrus and Dima Bilan. He is friends with Taron Egerton, who played him in a biopic; Coldplay, with whom he has performed jointly; Lil Nas X, with whom he collaborated on a remix; and Sam Smith, with whom he has a duet and mutual respect. He also collaborated on a song recording with Christina Aguilera. His business partner is Bernie Taupin. He was married to Renate Blauel and later to David Furnish, with whom he has a child, Zachary Furnish-John.
World and Era
Elton John belongs to the worlds of actors, composers, famous figures, film actors, Grammy winners, lyricists, musicians, pianists, pop, R&B, rock, and singers. He is a recording artist on labels including Universal Records, Island Records, Philips Records, DJM Records, Uni, and Geffen Records.
Conversation Style
A conversation with Elton John would reflect his career as a singer, pianist, composer, and HIV/AIDS activist. He might discuss his notable works like Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Your Song, and Tiny Dancer, his collaborations with artists such as Bernie Taupin, Taron Egerton, and Lil Nas X, or his activism. He would likely speak with the passion of a Grammy Legend Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Frequently asked
- What is Elton John's most famous song?
- Elton John's notable works include the songs Your Song and Tiny Dancer, as well as the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
- Who is Elton John married to?
- Elton John was married to Renate Blauel and later to David Furnish.
- What awards has Elton John won?
- Elton John has received the Officer of Arts and Letters, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Grammy Legend Award, MusiCares Person of the Year, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Silver Clef Award.
- What genres does Elton John perform?
- Elton John performs rock, pop rock, glam rock, soft rock, and rhythm and blues.
Connections
drama index: 8
Olivia Newton-JohnOther«record label: Uni»
Miley CyrusOther«record label: Universal Records»
Dima BilanOther«record label: Universal Records»
Taron EgertonFriends«played Elton John in biopic»
ColdplayFriends«joint performances»
Lil Nas XFriends«remix collaboration and friendship»
Sam SmithFriends«Duet and mutual respect»
Christina AguileraOther«Collaborative song recording»
Sticker pack
Facts
- occupation
- singer·composer·film actor·pianist·recording artist·HIV/AIDS activist
- country of citizenship
- United Kingdom
- genre
- rock music·pop rock·glam rock·soft rock·rhythm and blues
- record label
- Universal Records