Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer, his unique pop and rock style that made him become one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. His excellent music from a young age, to participate in the prestigious Academy of Music Scholarship, in just 11 years. In 1970, he launched his first since "American album, he became a huge international star some of his most famous click" Crocodile Rock "," Philadelphia Freedom "and" Wind in the candle "He also found to composed score success in Broadway, Billy Elliot (2008), won 10 Tony Awards in 1994, he was selected the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, he was knighted.
Early Life
One of the most enduring pop star Elton John, the first claim to fame in the 1970s. He has succeeded in the production of more than four years after being hit. John has also developed quite a career as a songwriter and composer for film and stage.
Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, John discovered his passion for music at an early age. He taught himself how to play the piano when he was only 4 years old. John soon proved to be a great genius, has won a youth program, the Royal College of Arts in London in the music scholarship. He weekends.
John with his father, a member of the British Royal Air Force has a difficult relationship. His parents divorced, and he is a teenager when he and his father about his future conflict. John, fascinated by the sound of early rock, want to participate in popular music. Much to the dismay of his father, John dropped 17 schools to follow his dream. He started to play a group called Bluesology stage, his nickname, he pieced together from the names of the members of the two groups.
Career Highlights
In 1967, John answered an ad songwriter for Liberty Records. He got the job, and soon with the cooperation of the lyricist Bernie Taupin. DJM label, the duo switched to the next year, writing songs for other artists. John got his first breakthrough in the sky, of a singer and his 1969 albumEmpty songs by John and Tuopan. Although the record failed to catch on, he 1970's efforts Features John's first hit "Your Song. "Click-through rate of more quickly, including number one smashes" Crocodile Rock, "" Bennie and the Jets "and" island female John enjoy a series of best-selling albums during this period, including Goodbye yellow brick Lu (1973) andRock Westies (1975 years).
As a former acts of the 1970s, Elton John became equally famous for his live performances. He dressed for his elaborate concert at the wonderful, excessive clothing and glasses. W, John explained in an interview with reporters, "I'm not a sex symbol, such as Bowie, Marc Bolan or Freddie Mercury of so I dressed humor, because if I was stuck two hours of piano, I want people to see me. "
In 1976, John once again hit the top of the charts, "Do not go Breaking My Heart", his duet with KIKI DEE. He quickly decided to take a break from the music, his focus in his England football team. During this time, John also publicly announced that he was bisexual. (He later as a gay man). At that time, John was ridicule and mockery of his sexual orientation. Controversy subsided, and in 1979, he made a triumphant return to the music album a single man.
Although not a popular song in the 1980s, John rankings still doing very well. During this period, the most memorable songs, including "Baby Jane" and "Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) folk." Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) "as a tribute to his friend John Lennon, the Beatles, was killed in 1980.
In 1990, after years of the fight against drug abuse problem, John went into rehabilitation. New sober music superstar, and be glad in his second life, soon founded their own charities to help the fight against AIDS. Elton John AIDS Foundation, founded in 1992, has more than 225 million U.S. dollars of support from around the world living with HIV / AIDS program in the United States.
In a different direction, John teamed lyricist Tim Rice on several projects. John won the Best Original with them on the soundtrack for the 1994 animated hit "The Lion King" and one of the film's songs, "Can you feel the love tonight" brought his first Oscar songs. Later arrested Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2000, their music Aida.
During this time, John received a special honor. In 1994, he was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II of John Commanderof big British Empire following year orders. (Queen knighted him a few years later, he officially "Sir Elton John.")
Although he likes all the recognition and praise, he soon found himself shocked sadness. In the summer of 1997, he lost two good friend of fashion designer Gianni Versace (Gianni Versace) and Princess Diana. He rework one of his songs, "Candle in the Wind", because the Princess Diana tribute song proceeds to set up a charitable trust in her honor. "Candle in the Wind 1997" proved to be a huge success, and the sales of over 300,000 copies.
Recent Projects
John married his long-term partner David Fu Nishi in a civil ceremony in 2005. With the help of the surrogate, the couple welcomed their son in December 2011, Zachary decorative John. John before marriage the RENATE Blauel1984 years to 1988.
In addition to his own foundation, John supports a variety of charities, arts groups, including the Globe Theatre and the Royal College of Music.
John in his show "Million Dollar Piano" at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States in May 2012, to become suffering severe respiratory tract infection and was hospitalized in Los Angeles. The advice of his doctor, John canceled the last four concerts of the program in 2012. He is expected to perform at Caesars Palace (Caesars Palace) in 2014.
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