Sir Elton John

Elton John has established himself as one of the most influential and successful musicians in the history of popular music. Known for his flamboyant stage presence, powerful voice, and eclectic musical style, John has produced numerous hit songs across various genres, including rock, pop, and ballads. His partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin has yielded some of the most iconic and enduring songs in contemporary music history. Beyond his musical accomplishments, Elton John is also recognized for his philanthropy, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS through the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which he established in 1992. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998 for his services to music and charitable endeavors, Sir Elton John continues to inspire generations of fans and musicians worldwide with his extraordinary talent and enduring legacy.

Elton started his career as a mere songwriter and session musician.

• Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England.
• Showed an early aptitude for music, learning to play the piano at a young age.
• Attended the Royal Academy of Music on a scholarship at age 11, where he studied classical music and composition.
• Dropped out of Pinner County Grammar School at the age of 17 to pursue a career in music.
• Joined his first band, "Bluesology," in 1961, where he played keyboards and began developing his distinctive musical style.
• Adopted the stage name "Elton John" in 1967, combining the names of saxophonist Elton Dean and singer Long John Baldry.
• Initially worked as a session musician and songwriter in the late 1960s.
• Met lyricist Bernie Taupin in 1967, beginning a lifelong songwriting partnership.

Elton has a wide family circle of friends and family, which he maintains very close ties with. 

• Elton John married David Furnish, a Canadian filmmaker and former advertising executive, on December 21, 2014.
• They have two sons born via surrogacy: Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John (born December 25, 2010) and Elijah Joseph. Daniel Furnish-John (born January 11, 2013)
• His father, Stanley Dwight, was a Royal Air Force squad leader. And his mother, Sheila Eileen Dwight, is a homemaker. They divorced when he was 14.
• Elton's father would marry Edna Dwight.
• Elton John has several half-siblings from his father's later marriages.
• Known for his close relationships with his husband, David Furnish, and their children, as well as maintaining connections with his wider family circle.