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: ‘If I hadn’t asked for help 30 years ago, I’d be dead’
gaystarnews.comElton John has said he ‘would be dead’ if he hadn’t asked for help with his drug and alcohol addiction. He made the comments in a heartfelt Instagram post as he celebrated his ‘30th Sobriety Birthday’.
The pictures accompanying the post showed gifts from his husband David Furnish, their two sons and ‘friends in the Program’.
He also proudly showed off his Alcoholics Anonymous coin. The inscription reads: ‘To Thine Own Self be True. Unity, Recovery and Service.’ Elton said in his Instagram post: ‘Reflecting on the most magical day having celebrated my 30th Sobriety Birthday.
So many lovely cards, flowers and chips from my sons, David, friends in the Program, staff at the office and in our homes. ‘I’m truly a blessed man.
