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 Olly Alexander's triumphant celebration of LGBTQ identity at BRIT Awards
mirror.co.ukIt's been a phenomenal year for LGBTQ representation in the mainstream media, and Olly Alexander and Elton John’s seismic performance at The BRITs has once again put the LGBTQ agenda front and centre.
The duo performed Pet Shop Boys track It’s A Sin as a reference to this year's Russell T Davies televisual hit of the same name.
It's A Sin, the TV show, was about the lives of a group of young gay men affected by the AIDS pandemic, and starred Olly in the lead role.
But back on stage at The BRITs, Olly and Elton's commanding performance of the original song was hella dramatic, as well as joyously defiant.
