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About Elton John

Biography

Elton John is a British singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and record producer. He has sold more than 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Elton John was born on 25 March 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England. He began playing the piano at the age of three and was soon sent to the Royal Academy of Music in London for formal lessons.

Musical Career

Elton John began his professional music career in the mid-1960s, playing with a band called Bluesology. He began writing his own songs and soon signed with DJM Records. In the 1970s, Elton John released a string of hit singles, including "Your Song," "Rocket Man," "Bennie and the Jets," and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road." He has since released over 30 studio albums, including the multi-platinum albums Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) and The Lion King (1994).

Influences and Musical Style

Elton John has been influenced by a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, classical, and gospel. His music is often characterized by its melodic hooks, emotive lyrics, and grandiose arrangements. He is also known for his flamboyant stage presence and his collaborations with lyricist Bernie Taupin.

Discography

Studio albums:

• Empty Sky (1969)
• Elton John (1970)
• Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
• Madman Across the Water (1971)
• Honky Château (1972)
• Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
• Caribou (1974)
• Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975)
• Rock of the Westies (1975)
• Blue Moves (1976)
• A Single Man (1978)
• 21 at 33 (1980)
• The Fox (1981)
• Too Low for Zero (1983)
• Breaking Hearts (1984)
• Ice on Fire (1985)
• Leather Jackets (1986)
• Reg Strikes Back (1988)
• Sleeping with the Past (1989)
• The One (1992)
• Made in England (1995)
• The Big Picture (1997)
• Songs from the West Coast (2001)
• Peachtree Road (2004)
• The Captain & the Kid (2006)
• The Union (2010)
• Wonderful Crazy Night (2016)
• Diamonds (2017)
• Elton John: Jewel Box (2020)

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