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.
Sir Elton John hits out at DaBaby's 'misinformed' homophobic comments
mirror.co.ukSir Elton John has out at DaBaby's shocking homophobic comments. The Rocket Man singer said the rapper's offensive rant at a recent gig was "misinformed" as he urged other artists to join him in breaking down the stigma about HIV and AIDS.
DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, had made comments people with HIV and 'public sex acts', as well as crude comments about gay men.
Taking to his Instagram account, Sir Elton shared a statement on behalf of his Elton John AIDS Foundation. The statement read: "HIV misinformation and homophobia have no place in the music industry. "We must break down the stigma around HIV and not spread it. "As musicians, it's our job to bring people together." The statement was captioned: "We've been
