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.
Barry Manilow Says Keeping His Sexuality a Secret for Years Was a 'Burden'
Barry Manilow is revealing what it was like keeping his sexuality a secret for decades. The 80-year-old singer game out as gay in a People cover story in 2017.
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he recalled being in the closet and explained his fears about coming out. Keep reading to find out what he said… “I didn’t want my career to go away,” he told the magazine. “I love it.
I’m grateful for it. But it was a burden to keep it quiet.” Barry remembered, “I was always worried. Every interview: ‘They’re going to ask me whether I’m gay or not.’ Nobody ever did, by the way.
They never asked me the $64 question.” He mentioned speaking about his sexuality with music executive Clive Davis in the 1980s. (Clive came out as bisexual in 2013.) “He said, ‘You know — Elton John came out as bisexual.
