Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, is an English pianist, singer-songwriter and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriting partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. In his five-decade career Elton John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No. 1 US albums, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth25 March 1947
CityLondon, England
Well, I was making a record, and I had to choose a name, because they said, you know, you can't make a record under the name of Reg Dwight, because it's never going to - you know, it's not attractive enough.
There is such a thing as good interference from your record label. I don't think I get enough interference from my record label.
I'm the ultimate record fan. I still go out and buy records.
I do work a lot. I mean, most of my income, I would say, comes from live performances. And then you've got publishing, you've got record royalties.
I'm not bored with my life. I'm not just making the records and touring, I would find that boring.
The only thing the record companies put out now is 'Best of,'
Once I'd heard 'Modern Times' by Bob Dylan, it really changed the way I wanted to make records.
I used to get my money at the end of the week, buy my mum something, or buy a record, and that was it.
I'm so proud to be on a Kate Bush record; she's always marched to the beat of her own drum.
My mum always used to buy a record every Friday.
Throughout history, gay people such as myself and David have often been made scapegoats by those who fear that we are a threat to the status quo.
There's no pressure for me to go out there and say, I've got to have a top 40 hit because it's not going to happen.
I am the biggest technophobe of all time.
It's just so wonderful to have someone in the house like a child to turn your attention to. It's not about you anymore, it's about this lovely little human being.