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.
Elton John and David Furnish to co-host YouTube’s virtual Pride celebration
nme.comElton John and David Furnish have been added to YouTube’s impressive line-up of co-hosts for their virtual Pride celebration, which is set to take place on June 25.John and Furnish join the growing line-up for next week’s online Pride 2021 events, with the likes of Demi Lovato, Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander (with Mawaan Rizwan), Daniel Howell and Trixie Mattel all being confirmed to be hosting their own respective YouTube channels.Each party will include a mixture of musical performances and special guests including Tyler Oakley, Munroe Bergdorf, Kim Chi and Jackson Bird.Viewers will encouraged to donate to the likes of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Trevor Project and AKT throughout the event.
