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 confronted Russell T. Davies over ‘It’s a Sin.’ Now, Davies tell us what he had to say…
Russell T. Davies has the UK in tears, and he’s damn proud of it.His next stop: the United States, where his much-acclaimed new series It’s a Sin is about to debut on February 18.Davies, of course, climbed his way up the showbiz ladder on an unusual trajectory.
He started his career as a writer of children’s television, working on the UK shows Why Don’t You? and ChuckleVision. From there, he made an abrupt left turn: he created the groundbreaking series Queer as Folk, which launched him into the world of adult television, and established him as one of the most important queer writer/producers in television history.
