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.
Premiere: Bright Light Bright Light celebrates self-expression in It’s Alright, It’s OK video
The New York-based singer has unveiled the fabulous video for new song It’s Alright, It’s OK – a collaboration with Caveboy.
We caught up with him for a chat about new album Fun City. If you’re not familiar with Bright Light, Bright Light – aka Rod Thomas, the charming Welsh-born, New York-based singer – where have you been?
It may be a bold statement, but he’s one of the most well-connected members of New York’s LGBTQ+ scene. Having toured with Cher and Elton John, he’s about to release a new album, Fun City, which features effortlessly cool collaborations with Scissor Sister Jake Shears, Erasure’s Andy Bell, Mark Gatiss and Sam Sparro, amongst many others.
