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 on being an out gay pop star 15 years ago: “It was a bit like the Wild West”
Elton John and George Michael, but as far as gay guy pop singers on the radio, there weren’t any.I was always ‘out’ [of the closet], but I had to sort of edit things or dial back certain things, because I wanted the chance to have a long career.
It was a bit like the Wild West. But I did have a lot of allies in the business; people looking out for me.No one really knew how to make it work or if it would work.
