Elton John Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family & More

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Elton John

Biography / Wiki

Happiness is the true sense of fulfillment that comes from hard work, this line has been very well proved by Sir Elton Hercules John, better known as Elton John, who is a well-known English singer, songwriter, and musician.

He has almost fifty Top 40 singles to his credit. He has five Grammys, five Brits, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, a Disney Legends Award, and the Kennedy Center Honors.

Height / Weight / Age

Born on 1947-03-25. He seems enough tall with his height which is 172 centimeters and he is 5’8” in feet & inches. He maintains himself very fit and healthy with a weight of 87 kilograms and 191 lbs in pounds.

Moreover, he is very conscious about his physique and follows a regular and healthy diet in order to keep himself fit as a fiddle with body measurements of 42 inches chest, 31 inches waist, and 15 inches biceps approximately.

Date Of Birth 25 March 1947
Age 77 Years
Height In Feet & Inches: 5’8”

In Centimeters: 172 cm

Weight In Kilograms: 87 kg

In Pounds: 191 lbs

Body Measurements 42-31-15
Eye Color Blue
Hair Color Red
Shoe Size 8 (US)

Net Worth

Elton John’s net worth is reported to be in the $500 million range. He is one of the wealthiest people in the United Kingdom.

Education / Family

Elton was born and raised in Pinner, Middlesex, England, and belongs to the white ethnicity. He is born to his father Stanley Dwight and his mother Sheila Eileen Dwight. There is no information about his siblings.

As of his education, he completed his schooling at Pinner Wood Junior School, Reddiford School, and Pinner County Grammar School. He was also quite interested in playing the piano.

Name

Elton John

Full Name Reginald Kenneth Dwight
Birth Place Pinner, Middlesex, England
Profession Singer
Sexual orientation Gay
School Pinner Wood Junior School, Reddiford School, and Pinner County Grammar School
College Not Known
Religion Christianity
Nationality British
Home town Pinner, Middlesex, England
Zodiac Sign Aries
Fathers name Stanley Dwight
Mothers name Sheila Eileen Dwight

 

Elton John with his mother
Elton John with his mother

Brothers Not Known
Sisters Not Known

Career / Fashion and Style

1962-1969

With the support of his mother and stepfather, John Elton became the weekend pianist at the Northern Hills Hotel, a neighboring tavern. In 1962, he and his buddies created the band Bluesology. By the mid-1960s, Bluesology was the backup band for traveling American soul and R&B performers.

In 1966, the band performed 16 times at the Marquee club. By 1967, he had written music for the words, which he had sent to Taupin, with whom he had formed a collaboration. On January 7, he has formally renamed Elton Hercules John.

In 19698, the group was hired as staff songwriters by DJM Records. He composed music, penned easy-listening tunes, and worked as a session musician.

1969-1973

Taupin and John began developing difficult songs for John to record in DJM. In April 1970, he published ‘Elton John.’ The album was his first to chart at number four on the Billboard 200 in the United States and number five on the UK Albums Chart. His debut concert took place in Los Angeles in August 1970.

The album “Tumbleweed Connection” was released in October 1970. The soundtracks for the film and the record were written by the team. Another album, “Honky Chateau,” was published and quickly rose to the top of the Billboard 200.

In 1973, the hit album “Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Just the Piano Player” was published. “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” was published in October 1973. The record cemented his status as a glam rock star.

1974-1979

John Elton established his own label, “The Rocket Record Company,” which was distributed in the United States by MCA and in the United Kingdom by Island. MCA released his “Greatest Hits” album in 1974. Caribou was published in 1974. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975.

In 1975, he was again voted the outstanding rock personality of the year. In May 1976, he released his live album “Here And There.” He also appeared as a guest on the BBC. He was among the first Western musicians to tour the Soviet Union.

1980-1989

The album “The Fox” by Elton John was released in 1981. He was one of the performers in the 1985 Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium. He recorded with Millie Jackson in 1985, and he also played piano on two tracks in 1986.

1990-1999

In 1990, John had his first solo UK number one hit record. In the 1991 Brit Awards in London, he was named Best British Male. He released a number of solo and duet tracks with a variety of performers. He also composed the music for the Disney animated feature of the same name, which was released in 1994.

Guns & Roses inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. At the 1995 Brit Awards, he also got an award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. The album “Love Songs” was published in 1996.

In the United States, his song was also certified by Diamond. In 1998, he received the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In 1999, he won the Tony Award for Best Original Score and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

2000-2009

In the year 2000, John and Tim Rice collaborated to write music for the animated feature. In October 2001, he published “Songs from the West Coast,” his 27th album. In 2003, he signed an exclusive contract for 75 gigs over three years.

In 2006, he was awarded a Disney Legend for his contributions to Disney films. On June 21, 2008, he performed his 200th show at Caesars Palace.

2010-2018

At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, John played a piano duet with Lady Gaga. He released The Union on October 19, 2010. He played at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert. He also worked with Queens of the Stone Age on their sixth studio album. He also earned his first Brits Icon Award for his long-term contribution to UK culture.

“The Driving Board,” his thirty-first album, was released in September 2013. He appears in the award-winning documentary in June 2017. It was also revealed that John will stop touring on January 24, 2018. His priorities were his children, his marriage, and his family right now.

Girlfriend, Affairs, Wife, and More

In the late 1960s, John Elton was engaged to his sweetheart, Secretary Linda Woodrow. On 14 February 1984, he married Renate Blauel, a recording engineer. It would only last around three years. He came out as bisexual in 1976. In 1988, he stated that he felt so comfortable with his sexual orientation.

In 1993, he began a relationship with David Furnish, a former advertising executive. He is now a filmmaker. They married on December 21, 2014, after homosexual marriage became legal in England in March 2014. Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish and Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish are their two sons.

Girlfriend Linda Woodrow
Marital status Married
Wife David Furnish,

 

Elton John with his ex-boyfriend David
Elton John with his ex-boyfriend David

Renate Blauel

Elton John with his ex-wife Renate
Elton John with his ex-wife Renate

Children Son – Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish and Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish

 

Elton John with his son
Elton John with his son

Favorite Things

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Some Interesting Facts About Elton John

  • At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, John played a piano duet with Lady Gaga.
  • He played at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert.
  • He also earned his first Brits Icon Award for his long-term contribution to UK culture.
  • In 2003, he signed an exclusive contract for 75 concerts over three years.
  • In 1994, Guns & Roses inducted him into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • He is born with the real name of Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
  • He was among the first Western musicians to tour the Soviet Union.
  • John Elton established his own label, “The Rocket Record Company,” which was distributed in the United States by MCA and in the United Kingdom by Island.

Social Media Profile(s)

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  2. Twitter@eltonofficial
  3. Facebook @EltonJohn
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