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.
Chappell Roan: “I’m here to give back all the energy that the queer community has given to me”
Chappell Roan has opened up about being indebted to the queer community, saying that she is “here to give back all the energy that the queer community has given to me.”In an interview with NME earlier this year, the pop star spoke about her influences in the queer community and how she wants to “give back” some of the “energy” the community gave to her in helping her both to find her identity and inspire her music.The fast-rising pop star who identifies as a queer woman and is influenced by drag aesthetic, released her debut studio album, ‘The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess’, last September to critical acclaim.
In a four-star review, NME described it as “a display of Roan’s bold and brazen pen, where she places searing revelations alongside some deliciously cheeky choruses”.Since then, she achieved her first UK Number One album almost a year after its release – something Elton John congratulated her on recently.Adele also praised the musician last week, calling her “absolutely amazing” during her show in Munich on August 14. “Chappell Roan is her name, yes?” Adele said. “I heard a song a little while ago at my birthday, and I loved it, and it was one of my friend’s playlists.
And then, I went down a rabbit hole on Monday. All day long.”She continued: “She is spectacular, and it turns out, she’s not just got one song.
She’s got, like, seven fucking brilliant songs. I think she’s absolutely amazing. I’m very excited for her, but my friend also said she’s a bit scared.
