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 has released his very own special edition Barbie
The pop legend has earned another achievement with his very own Barbie. The special edition doll was made to celebrate the 45th anniversary of his sold-out two-night run at Dodger Stadium back in 1975.
Elton John’s Dodger stadium performances made history with the music icon racking in over 100,000 attendees, becoming the first artist to achieve that feat.
In an interview with PEOPLE, the singer-songwriter opened up about wanting to incorporate his signature glasses on the doll, stating: I’ve managed to accumulate quite the collection of sunglasses over the years – I think over twenty thousand pairs.” He continued: “When working with Barbie to create her head to toe look, I took inspiration from all of my favorite pairs I have worn over the
