Hercules, Sir Elton Reginald Kenneth Dwight born 25 March 1947 is a British vocalist, pianist, and songwriter. John, who has worked with songwriter Bernie Taupin since 1967, is one of the most popular performers of all time, having sold over 300 million records worldwide during his six-decade career.
Critics and artists have praised him, particularly for his work in the 1970s and his long-lasting influence on the music industry. John’s songs and stage presence had a huge influence on popular music. His collaboration with Taupin on songs is one of the most successful in history.
He attended Pinner Wood Junior School, Reddiford School, and Pinner County Grammar School until he was 17 when he quit soon before his A-Level exams to pursue a musical career.
When John began to really pursue a future in music, his father, who served in the Royal Air Force, attempted to lead him toward a more traditional vocation, such as finance.
According to John, his outrageous stage outfits and antics were his way of letting go after such a constrained childhood. His parents were both musically oriented, with his father being a trumpet player with the Bob Millar Band, a semi-professional big band that performed at military events.
How long have Elton John and his husband been together?
David Furnish and Elton John have been married for over three decades.
Elton John and David Furnish initially met at a dinner party hosted by a mutual acquaintance in 1993.
They hit it off right away and went on their first date the next day.
