Sir Elton John (Born: 25 March, 1947)

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Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March, 1947
Pinner, Middlesex, London, England
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Genre(s): Rock,Pop

In his four-decade career, John has been one of the dominant forces in rock and popular music, especially during the 1970s. He has sold over 200 million records, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits including seven consecutive No. 1 U.S. albums, 59 Top 40 singles, 16 Top 10, four No. 2 hits, and nine No. 1 hits. He has won five Grammy awards and one Academy Award. His success has had a profound impact on popular music and has contributed to the continued popularity of the piano in rock and roll. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him #49 on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time.

Some of the characteristics of John's musical talent include an ability to quickly craft melodies for the lyrics of songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, his former rich tenor (now baritone) voice, his classical and gospel-influenced piano, the aggressive orchestral arrangements of Paul Buckmaster among others and the flamboyant fashions, outlandishly excessive eyeglasses, and on-stage showmanship, especially evident during the 1970s.

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Empty Sky
Elton John
Tumbleweed Connection
17-11-70

Madman Across The Water
Honky Château
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player

Caribou
Elton John's Greatest Hits
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy
Rock of the Westies

Blue Moves
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II
A Single Man
Victim of Love

21 at 33
The Fox
Jump Up!
Too Low For Zero

Breaking Hearts
Ice on Fire
Leather Jackets
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume 3

Reg Strikes Back
Sleeping with the Past
The One

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