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.
Freddie Mercury’s closing bow, Elton John’s road to success & more: Your weekly bop rewind
“This week may trod me in the very dirt, but still, with bops, I’ll rise.” – Maya Angelou, almostWelcome to the weekend, Queerty reader!It’s been one heck of a turbulent week.
Texas took aim at PrEP coverage, L*a M*chele took to the stage, and Britain’s most honored girlboss exited stage left. Turbulent is actually probably an understatement.This week in queer music history is, likewise, a whirlwind.
Looking back, we see things like the peaks of diva careers and the lives of musical icons drawing to a close.From waving goodbyes to days of our lives, here’s your weekly bop rewind:Mr.
John made his flamboyant musical presence memorable in a million different ways, but this song cemented him in the Friend of Dorothy Hall of Fame for eternity.
