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.
Homecoming queen
dallasvoice.comAllison Ponthier heads home for her first Dallas show RICH LOPEZ | Staff writerrich@dallasvoice.com The last year has been quite the journey for Allison Ponthier.
It was just last summer that the out singer and Dallas native released her debut EP Faking My Own Death. Since then she’s gained the experience of rising star fame, live shows and collaborations.
Based in New York City now, Ponthier’s on the verge of releasing her second EP, Shaking Hands with Elvis, and has already released two new songs: “Autopilot” and “Hardcore.” In the visuals for those songs, she continues her quirky style with retro ambiance and animated puppets.
Despite her rising stardom, Ponthier hasn’t forgotten her Dallas roots. In her often-weekly livestream on Instagram, while she interacts with fans she’s also raising dollars for Dallas Hope Charities, the nonprofit that operates the Dallas Hope Center, the city’s only LGBTQ-focused youth homeless and transitional living center.
