Elton John
British singer, songwriter and musician
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British singer, songwriter and musician
Born
March 25, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
composer, singer, pianist
United KingdomBorn in Pinner
1947
Born in Pinner (1947-03-25)
1987
AwardGrammy Awards
1993
AwardOfficer of Arts and Letters
1994
AwardRock and Roll Hall of Fame
1995
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Song
1995
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Original Song
About
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th EGOT winner in history. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
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Who is Elton John?+
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th EGOT winner in hist
What does the name Elton mean?+
The name Elton means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Elton John born?+
Elton John was born on March 25, 1947.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.
The name Elton is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From *Elgjartún, from tún. First part possibly related to temple. Eltun.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Elton — March 25, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Respect.
— .
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
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