Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Pianist |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 25/03/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Pinner, Middlesex, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sir Elton Hercules John |
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| Birth Name | Reginald Kenneth Dwight |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Royal Academy of Music | Scholarship at age 11 |
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Personal Life
| Autobiography | Me (released 2019) |
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Relationships & More
| Spouses: Renate Blauel (1984–1988), David Furnish (2005–present, civil partnership 2005, married 2014) |
Family
| Children: Zachary (b. 2010), Elijah (b. 2013) |
Career
| Breakthrough | 1970 self-titled album with 'Your Song' |
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| Songwriting Partner | Bernie Taupin |
| Early Band | Bluesology |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Flamboyant stage presence, dazzling piano performances |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Child prodigy, taught himself piano at age 4 | |
| 2. First British hit: 'Lady Samantha' (1968) | |
| 3. Stage name from Bluesology band members | |
| 4. Record for biggest-selling physical single | |
| 5. Most successful solo male on American charts | |
| 6. Played over 4,600 performances in more than 80 countries since 1970 |