Elton John

Sir
  • Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947 in England, UK.
  • Confessed to years of extreme cocaine addiction, reckless spending, toxic relationships, and near-death excesses at the height of his fame.
  • A close friend forced him into rehab in the early ’90s, a decision Elton later credited with saving his life and career.
  • After some of the wildest party years in music history, Elton got sober in 1990. He later admitted his addictions nearly destroyed him—and credits sobriety for saving both his life and career.
  • Elton John defended Prince Harry’s private jet usage while facing similar criticism for his own frequent flights.
  • He faced a lawsuit from a security guard who accused him of sexual harassment, a case that stunned the industry.
  • Recorded a version of Spirit In The Sky originally recorded by Norman Greenbaum.
  • Recorded a version of Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds originally recorded by The Beatles.
  • Recorded a version of Pinball Wizard originally recorded by The Who.
  • Recorded the original version of Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word subsequently covered by many other artists.
  • Recorded the original version of Sacrifice subsequently covered by many other artists.
  • Recorded the original version of Rocket Man subsequently covered by many other artists.
  • Left school at 17 to play piano at a local pub—within years, he became one of the greatest musicians of all time.
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1974
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1975
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1976
  • Awarded the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1977
  • Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1977
  • Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1984
  • Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1986
  • Awarded the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1991
  • Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1992
  • Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1993
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1994
  • Nominated for the Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1996
  • Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1998
  • Awarded the Grammy Legend Award by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 1999
  • Awarded the Musicares Person Of The Year by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy) in 2000
  • Nominated for the British Male Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 2002