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.
WATCH: Adam Lambert, Diana Ross and others perform at Platinum Jubilee
The Queen having tea with Paddington – incredible that at 96 and after 70 years on the throne she still has the power to surprise #platinumpartyatthepalace pic.twitter.com/88NP1ScpXx— Michael Cowan (@mrmikecowan) June 4, 2022This then segued into the opening act outside, which was Queen (the rock band), featuring Adam Lambert.Followed by ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’.Lambert wrote afterward on Instagram, “Whew!
What a surreal evening! It was an absolute honor to join my superiors @brianmayforreal and @rogertaylorofficial onstage in front of Buckingham Palace for the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee!“The roar of the crowd was so loud I could hardly hear what it was singing!!
Ha! It’s a thrill to let the joy of the moment propel the performance- like an out of body experience functioning on energy alone.”Others to perform at the concert include Alicia Keys, Duran Duran and Elton John.
A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)Related: And the US singing legend chosen to headline Queen’s Jubilee party is…The closing act of the night was none other than Diana Ross, performing live in the country for the first time in 15 years.You can watch below.Among the presenters of the concert was Tom Daley.
