When was Elton John born and where was he born?
Elton John was born on the 25th of March 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex. He was born as Reginald Kenneth Dwight to a mother named Sheila and a father who served in the Royal Air Force.
Common questions about Elton John
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How did Elton John meet Bernie Taupin and what was their songwriting method?
Elton John met Bernie Taupin in 1967 after answering a music paper advertisement placed by Ray Williams. Their songwriting method involved Taupin writing lyrics in under an hour and John composing music in half an hour.
What was the name of Elton John's first number one album in the United States?
Elton John's first US number one album was Honky Château, released in 1972. This album started a streak of seven consecutive US number one albums, a feat previously unattained by any artist.
When did Elton John retire from touring and when did the tour end?
Elton John announced his retirement from touring in 2018, with the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour beginning on the 8th of September 2018. The tour ended in Stockholm, Sweden, on the 8th of July 2023.
When did Elton John legally change his name and what was his full legal name?
Elton John legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John on the 7th of January 1972. He was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight and adopted the middle name Hercules from a horse in the British sitcom Steptoe and Son.