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.
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Jada Pinkett Smith, left, and Star Michaels, along with Gloria Devine, emcee Kandy Aisle, DJ and radio personality Al Farb and Melanie Dutton will be providing the entertainment at Legacy Under the Sea, Legacy Care’s signature fundraising event, set ofr Saturday, March 12, from 7-11 p.m.
at Seven for Parties, 150 Turtle Creek Blvd., Ste. 107. Tickets start at $50 and are available at LegacyUnderTheSea.eventbrite.com. …………….. Musically speaking This weekend is gonna be a great one for music fans across the spectrum, starting Friday, with Sir Elton John’s rescheduled Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour at the American Airlines Center.
For all you fans of classic rock, Grand Funk Railroad and Jefferson Starship perform Saturday night, March 12, at Straus Square.
For a more classical sound experience, check out Dallas Opera’s presentation of Flight, Jonathan Dove’s opera set in an airport lounge after all flights in and out are cancelled due to a storm.
