Profile of the Day: Elton John

Posted March 25, 2021 by Amanda | No Comment

Happy birthday to Elton John! Today the music legend turns 74.

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He was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, England to Stanley Dwight and Sheila Eileen Harris. Elton began playing the piano at the age of 3 and showed an amazing aptitude in music. In 1967, he changed his name to Elton Hercules John after Blues legends Elton Dean and Long John Baldry and the Greek hero. After releasing his first album in 1970, John instantly became an international star. His over-the-top costumes at concerts became a signature of his live performances.

A cultural icon, Elton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He has sold over 300 million records and has had more than fifty Top 40 hits, making him one of the most successful artists in the world.

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