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.
Tonight, Watch THEM's OUT NOW LIVE, A Virtual Celebration Of PRIDE!
Are you one of us? Or one of Them? (Graphic via Them) Tonight, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, Them hosts Out Now Live, a virtual celebration of Pride's history that will benefit the Ali Forney Center in NYC.
It's a great cause, one that gives hands-on, measurable help to homeless LGBTQ youth. The celebration features such luminaries as Elton John, Indya Moore, Hayley Kiyoko, Shangela and more.
