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.
After their decades-long feud, Elton John issues Madonna a rare compliment (and the divas remain at peace)
Madonna‘s retrospective Celebration Tour has already garnered praise from critics and fans alike. Including –– surprisingly –– the one and only Elton John.On Thursday (October 26), the Rocket Man took to Instagram to thank Madge for a particularly poignant moment in the show when she honors those lost to the AIDS crisis.
As she performs “Live to Tell,” an extremely moving slideshow of images plays behind the singer, curated in help with tear jerking Instagram account The AIDS Memorial. (And this isn’t the first time she’s gone above and beyond as an LGBTQ+ ally, either.)A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)In a joint post with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the “Your Song” singer wrote that he was “deeply moved by the heartfelt tribute” which honors the 40.4 million lost to AIDS.“Thank you, Madonna, for your advocacy and compassion, and for raising important awareness of the ongoing mission to end AIDS,” he continued. “With 39 million people living with HIV today, 9.4 million of whom are not currently on life-saving treatment, we must keep using our voices and platforms to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live full and healthy lives.”Madonna’s friend Martin Burgoyne, Freddie Mercury, Cookie Mueller, and Trinity The Tuck’s mother April Dunaway are amongst those whose portraits are displayed.Watch Madonna’s touching performance below.It’s nice to see the two pop divas using their platforms to highlight this important cause –– and playing nice after an infamous history of feuding.It started back in 2002, when John did not mince his words in calling “Die Another Day,” Madge’s 007 theme, “the worst Bond tune ever.” He added that the track “hasn’t got a tune,” and told Sky News that producers “should have gone for somebody like Lulu and Shirley Bassey, or maybe I’m in that league?” Ouch. (Ironically, “Die Another Day” did make the cut for Madonna’s greatest-hits tour.)Elton John actually talking about Madonna in a good way??
