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.
Elton John
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