Personal Information Tables
Personal Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sir Elton Hercules John |
| Birth Name | Reginald Kenneth Dwight |
| Date of Birth | March 25, 1947 |
| Birthplace | England |
| Education | Royal Academy of Music scholarship |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Pianist |
| Awards | 2 Oscars, Multiple Grammys |
| Knighthood | 1997 |
Family Information
| Relation | Details |
|---|---|
| Spouse | David Furnish (m. 2014) |
| Previous Marriage | Renate Blauel (1984-1988) |
Timeline of Major Events
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Born as Reginald Dwight |
| 1958 | Won scholarship to Royal Academy of Music |
| 1970s | Rose to pop music stardom |
| 1976 | Came out as bisexual |
| 1984 | Married Renate Blauel |
| 1988 | Divorced Blauel, came out as gay |
| 1997 | Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II |
| 2014 | Married David Furnish |
| 2023 | Concluded touring career |
| 2024 | Lost eyesight due to infection |
Recent Health Challenges
- Lost vision in right eye in July 2023
- Severe infection while in South France
- Limited vision in left eye
- Currently undergoing treatment
- Unable to read lyrics or record music
- Continues composing for theater
Elton John’s Most Iconic Songs
Chart-Topping Hits
| Song | Year | Notable Achievement | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Song | 1970 | Grammy Hall of Fame, Rolling Stone #37 | US #8, UK #7 |
| Tiny Dancer | 1971 | “Almost Famous” revival, Cultural phenomenon | US #41 |
| Rocket Man | 1972 | Space travel anthem, Enduring popularity | US #6, UK #2 |
| Candle in the Wind | 1973/1997 | Best-selling single (Diana version) | UK/US #1 |
| Bennie and the Jets | 1974 | Platinum certified, R&B crossover hit | US #1 |
Album Classics
| Song | Album | Year | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodbye Yellow Brick Road | GYBR | 1973 | Title track of landmark album |
| Saturday Night’s Alright | GYBR | 1973 | Rock anthem, widely covered |
| Someone Saved My Life Tonight | Captain Fantastic | 1975 | Autobiographical element |
| I’m Still Standing | Too Low for Zero | 1983 | Career comeback song |
| Can You Feel the Love Tonight | Lion King | 1994 | Oscar & Grammy winner |
Collaborative Hits
| Song | Collaborator | Year | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don’t Let The Sun Go Down | George Michael | 1991 | #1 hit duet version |
| Don’t Go Breaking My Heart | Kiki Dee | 1976 | Transatlantic #1 |
| Sorry Seems to Be | Blue | 2002 | UK top 10 remix |
| Cold Heart | Dua Lipa | 2021 | UK #1, streaming hit |
Awards & Recognition
| Song | Award | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can You Feel the Love Tonight | Oscar | 1995 | Best Original Song |
| Candle in the Wind 1997 | Grammy | 1998 | Best Male Pop Vocal |
| Your Song | Grammy HOF | 1998 | Hall of Fame Induction |
| Circle of Life | Grammy | 1995 | Best Male Pop Vocal |
Career Evolution
- Started playing piano at age 4
- Formed Bluesology band in 1962
- Partnered with Bernie Taupin in 1967
- Released breakthrough album “Elton John” in 1970
- Became most successful pop artist of 1970s
- Composed for theater and films including “The Lion King”
- Final tour became highest-grossing tour ever
Major Achievements
- Over 300 million records sold worldwide
- 67 Hot 100 entries between 1970-2000
- Seven consecutive #1 albums (1972-1975)
- Multiple Grammy, Oscar, Tony awards
- Kennedy Center Honor (2004)
- Established AIDS Foundation
- Received knighthood