Jon Bon Jovi
Born John Francis Bongiovi Jr., Jon Bon Javi made a name for himself as the lead singer of the rock band called Bon Jovi. He became popular with the group when their single called “Runaway” made it to the Top 40s chart during the ’80s. True success only came when they released their third album, however. Their fourth album is called New Jersey and it sold more than 10 million copies. In 2009, Jon Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Bon Jovi was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame just last year.
Elton John
Did you know that Elton John’s real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight? He launched his music career by playing piano in different pubs. In 1973, his album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road received critical acclaim and shot him into stardom. To this day, his songs like “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”, “Bennie and the Jets”, and “Candle in the Wind” continue to be fan favorites. Aside from his 30 studio albums, he also worked on the soundtrack of The Lion King and Aida. He also performed at the funeral of Princess Diana at Westminster Abbey. He has also received the accolade of Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.