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Elton John
British singer, songwriter and musician (born 1947).
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Elton John is a British singer, songwriter and musician. Born on 25 March 1947 in Pinner, John is 79.
Notable works include Billy Elliot the Musical, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Your Song. John studied at Royal Academy of Music and University of London. Honours include Grammy Awards, Officer of Arts and Letters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 117 languages, Elton John is No. 228 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 March 1947, Pinner (age 79)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Singer, composer, film actor
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- Plays
- Piano, voice, guitar
- Genres
- Rock music, pop rock, glam rock
- Labels
- Universal Records, Island Records
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 117
Did you know
25 Mar
Shares a birthday with Aretha Franklin and Béla Bartók.
5
One of 5 people in the Index born in Pinner, with Patrick Moore.
117
Has a Wikipedia article in 117 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Elton John
- FatherStanley Dwight
- MotherSheila Eileen Farebrother
- SpouseRenate Blauel
- SpouseDavid Furnish
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Grammy Awards1987
- Officer of Arts and Letters1993
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1994
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire1995
- Academy Award for Best Original Song1995
- Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song1995
- Golden Globes1995
- Academy Awards1995
- Knight Bachelor1998
- Grammy Legend Award1999
- MusiCares Person of the Year2000
- Tony Award for Best Original Score2000
- Tony Awards2000
- Disney Legends2006
- Johnny Mercer Award2013
- Crystal Award2018
Notable works
- Billy Elliot the Musical
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
- Your Song
- Tiny Dancer
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