Elton John
Wed 19th Nov - 9:00PM
The Rocketman talks candidly about his troubled childhood, years of substance abuse, and the string of tragic deaths in his life, including those of John Lennon and Princess Diana.
Elton John
born: 25-03-1947
birth place: Pinner, England
- 5’ 7” (1.70m)
- Rod Stewart gave him the nickname ‘Sharon’. He responded by calling Stewart ‘Phyllis’.
- In the 1970s, claimed that if he ever had a daughter, he’d name her Umbrella.
- Has epilepsy.
- Is a keen tennis player.
- The 1976 song ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ was about his real life suicide attempt.
- Has performed with countless other stars, such as: Aretha Franklin, Millie Jackson, Sir Cliff Richard, Jennifer Rush, Kiki Dee, Eric Clapton, Luciano Pavarotti, George Michael, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Eminem, Cher, Ru Paul and Gladys Knight.
- In his eyes, the perfect song is ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles.
- Recorded the song ‘Whatever Gets You Through the Night’ (1974) with John Lennon.
- All-time favourite singer is the legendary “Gentleman” Jim Reeves (1923-1964).
- Copied his idol, Buddy Holly, and began wearing glasses. His eyes adjusted to the lenses after a while and he has been wearing glasses ever since.
- The late Freddie Mercury, of rock band Queen, was a close friend and Elton performed at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert.
- Posthumous tributes are something Elton does particularly well. These include songs for Princess Diana, ‘Candle in the Wind’ (1997); for fashion designer Gianni Versace, ‘You Can Make History (Young Again)’ (1996); for tennis star Billie Jean King, ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ (1975); for Rocket Records messenger Guy Burchett, killed in a motorcycle accident, ‘Song for Guy’ (1978); and for Beatles band member John Lennon, ‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ (1982).
- Has 10 godchildren, including Sean Lennon, John Lennon’s son; - Brooklyn Beckham, David and Victoria’s eldest son; and Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian Charles.
- Voted 49th Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
- Counts Billy Joel, Billy Connolly and David Beckham amongst his friends.
- Co-owns Le Dome restaurant on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.
- Partner, David Furnish, made a television documentary about Elton, ‘Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras’ (1997).
- Celebrity guests at Elton and David’s luxuriant civil partnership celebration included The Osbournes, Tim Burton, Donatella Versace, George Michael, Victoria Beckham, Helena Bonham-Carter, Sting, Hugh Grant, Boy George, Michael Caine, Elvis Costello, Jemima Khan, Kid Rock, Joss Stone, The Pet Shop Boys, Sarah Ferguson, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Claudia Schiffer, Cilla Black, Sharon Stone, Stephen Gately, Jamie Callum, Lulu, James Blunt and Elizabeth Hurley. The SUN newspaper’s headlines read “Elton Takes David Up the Aisle”.
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born: 25-03-1947
birth place: Pinner, England
- 5’ 7” (1.70m)
- Rod Stewart gave him the nickname ‘Sharon’. He responded by calling Stewart ‘Phyllis’.
- In the 1970s, claimed that if he ever had a daughter, he’d name her Umbrella.
- Has epilepsy.
- Is a keen tennis player.
- The 1976 song ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’ was about his real life suicide attempt.
- Has performed with countless other stars, such as: Aretha Franklin, Millie Jackson, Sir Cliff Richard, Jennifer Rush, Kiki Dee, Eric Clapton, Luciano Pavarotti, George Michael, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Eminem, Cher, Ru Paul and Gladys Knight.
- In his eyes, the perfect song is ‘Yesterday’ by The Beatles.
- Recorded the song ‘Whatever Gets You Through the Night’ (1974) with John Lennon.
- All-time favourite singer is the legendary “Gentleman” Jim Reeves (1923-1964).
- Copied his idol, Buddy Holly, and began wearing glasses. His eyes adjusted to the lenses after a while and he has been wearing glasses ever since.
- The late Freddie Mercury, of rock band Queen, was a close friend and Elton performed at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert.
- Posthumous tributes are something Elton does particularly well. These include songs for Princess Diana, ‘Candle in the Wind’ (1997); for fashion designer Gianni Versace, ‘You Can Make History (Young Again)’ (1996); for tennis star Billie Jean King, ‘Philadelphia Freedom’ (1975); for Rocket Records messenger Guy Burchett, killed in a motorcycle accident, ‘Song for Guy’ (1978); and for Beatles band member John Lennon, ‘Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)’ (1982).
- Has 10 godchildren, including Sean Lennon, John Lennon’s son; - Brooklyn Beckham, David and Victoria’s eldest son; and Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian Charles.
- Voted 49th Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
- Counts Billy Joel, Billy Connolly and David Beckham amongst his friends.
- Co-owns Le Dome restaurant on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.
- Partner, David Furnish, made a television documentary about Elton, ‘Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras’ (1997).
- Celebrity guests at Elton and David’s luxuriant civil partnership celebration included The Osbournes, Tim Burton, Donatella Versace, George Michael, Victoria Beckham, Helena Bonham-Carter, Sting, Hugh Grant, Boy George, Michael Caine, Elvis Costello, Jemima Khan, Kid Rock, Joss Stone, The Pet Shop Boys, Sarah Ferguson, Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Claudia Schiffer, Cilla Black, Sharon Stone, Stephen Gately, Jamie Callum, Lulu, James Blunt and Elizabeth Hurley. The SUN newspaper’s headlines read “Elton Takes David Up the Aisle”.
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