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, Sam Smith, Gaga, and More Raise $127M For Crisis Relief
Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home brought together some of the world’s biggest stars to pay tribute to health care workers and first responders who are fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.The eight-hour worldwide special generated $127 million in pledges and donations from around the globe in support for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization — including from corporate sponsors like Johnson & Johnson, IBM, State Farm, Verizon, GSK, and Bloomberg
