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.
During an appearance on The Carrie and Tommy Show, the Rocket Man singer discussed his 74th birthday and Sheeran’s unexpected gift. “For my birthday this year, he gave me a giant marble penis.
I don’t know if that’s because I’ve always been a p**** or not. It’s really big. It’s beautifully made but it’s solid marble,” he said. “What do you buy the man who has everything?
A huge marble penis.” The music legend went on to say that the statue was placed in “a hidden in an area” of his house, away from his children Zachary and Elijah.
John also praised his close friendship with Sheeran and described the Shape of You singer as a “very generous, lovely man.” Elsewhere in the interview, the Tiny Dancer artist revealed that he had a hand in