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Elton John

25 March 1947 – present

Sir Elton Hercules John is an English singer, songwriter, and pianist whose partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin produced hundreds of songs across more than five decades. One of the best-selling music artists of all time, he is known for hits such as 'Your Song,' 'Rocket Man,' and 'Candle in the Wind.'

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Born in Pinner, Middlesex, England
25 March 1947

Reginald Kenneth Dwight, later known as Elton John, was born in Pinner, Middlesex, England.

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Began songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin
1967

He began his long-running collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin in 1967.

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Released the album Elton John with hit 'Your Song'
10 April 1970

His self-titled 1970 album featured the breakthrough single 'Your Song.'

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Released Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
5 October 1973

The acclaimed double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road was released in 1973.

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Founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation
1992

He established the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992.

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Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
24 February 1998

He was knighted for services to music and charitable work in 1998.

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Married David Furnish
21 December 2014

He married his long-term partner David Furnish in 2014.

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Completed the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour
8 July 2023

He concluded his farewell touring career in 2023.

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