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 honors late friend George Michael on his 60th birthday with a very special performance
pic.twitter.com/3XRdF6FgC3That look he gives to the picture of his friend, the lovely George Michael, on what would have been his 60th birthday. ?#eltonjohn #Glastonbury #glastonbury2023 pic.twitter.com/58C3Mih0NqElton then performed his 1974 hit, “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me”.
The song went to the top of the charts when it was re-released as a duet, by Elton and George Michael, in 1991.It was a touching moment in an emotional show.
As Elton has now performed his last Farewell Yellow Brick Road concerts in his home country, yesterday’s Glastonbury headline slot could well be his last ever UK show: a fact he acknowledged during his performance.
The clip below gives an idea of the size of the crowd.A post shared by BBC (@bbc)Guest-wise, Elton was joined on stage by Brandon Flowers of the Killers for a rendition of “Tiny Dancer”.
