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Elton John

British musician
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Also known as: Reginald Kenneth Dwight, Sir Elton Hercules John
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Category: Arts & Culture
Born:
March 25, 1947 (age 76) Pinner England
Awards And Honors:
Grammy Award (2000) Grammy Award (1997) Academy Award (1995) Grammy Award (1994) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1994) Grammy Award (1991) Grammy Award (1986)
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Elton John, in full Sir Elton Hercules John, original name Reginald Kenneth Dwight, (born March 25, 1947, Pinner, Middlesex, England), British singer, composer, and pianist who was one of the most popular entertainers of the late 20th century. He fused as many strands of popular music and stylistic showmanship as Elvis Presley in a concert and recording career that included the sale of hundreds of millions of records. A child prodigy on the piano, John was awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at 11. Gravitating toward pop after discovering rhythm and blues, he joined Bluesology, later John ...(100 of 904 words)

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