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.
Uptown Players announces Cabaret Weekend in May with The Kinsey Sicks and ‘Simply the Best’
The Kinsey Sicks Uptown Players announced Monday morning that it will host Cabaret Weekend May 10-12 featuring the Dragapella group, The Kinsey Sicks, and the two-act cabaret show, Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Greatest Artists of Our Time.
The one-night-only performance from The Kinsey Sicks will happen May 10. The group performs Deep Inside Tonight, a musical newscast-run-amok where “America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet” takes over the airwaves.
The quartet will probe deep into today’s hot topics and scandals – all in four-part harmony. The group celebrates 30 years with this evening of schtick, parody and hijinx.
Cabaret Weekend continues with Simply the Best – A Tribute to the Greatest Artists of Our Time on May 11 and 12. This two-act cabaret show will feature local talents Peter DiCesare, Denise Lee, Bethany Lorentzen, Trey Tolleson and Lee Walter celebrating legendary musical icons .
