Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Adam Lambert has never shied away from being his authentic self, and he’s not about to start now
American Idol contestant for an autograph.Lambert pauses to offer warm hellos, but the life of a rock star never stops moving — except when our entourage nearly collides with a marriage proposal.“Oh my gosh, congratulations,” he says excitedly to the newly affianced couple.
The eyes of both widen as they realize, “Wait, Adam Lambert’s the first person to tell us congrats!” As if their special moment wasn’t already memorable enough.
This kind of random celebrity run-in isn’t uncommon in Park City — at least not this particular week, when the Sundance Film Festival takes over the scenic ski town with independent movie premieres and the kinds of intimate yet star-studded parties that typically only happen in Hollywood.But even when every third person you walk by is a famous actor, there’s an undeniable rush in encountering a larger-than-life artist like Lambert, who’s loud and proud style of performance has been blowing minds and raising eyebrows for nearly 15 years.It’s here at Sundance that Queerty catches up with the rocker, on the eve of his dramatic film debut and the release of a brand-new album.
Fittingly — nestled between the towering peaks of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains — Lambert’s ready to take his career to some thrilling new heights.“I think I understand my brand more than I ever have,” says the singer-songwriter, who turned 41 at the end of January. “I’m known for being over the top, theatrical, camp, and all that sh*t.
