Elton John Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Elton John
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Elton John
Elton John is a British singer, pianist, and composer. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists in history. Known for such hits as "Candle in the Wind," "Rocket Man," and "Your Song," Sir Elton John has been nominated for 35 Grammy Awards and won five.
- Full name: Sir Elton Hercules John, born: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
- Born: March 25, 1947
- Height: 5’8″
- Hometown: Pinner, United Kingdom
- Children: Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John
- Net worth: $550 million
- Genre: Pop
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Elton John Refuses to Play 1 Beloved Song Live and Hopes Another Tune Will Expire Forever
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