Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, his music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting impact on the music industry. His songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history.
Some of the key events about Elton John
- 1967Released debut single "I've Been Loving You"
- 1970Released breakthrough hit single "Your Song"
- 1970Struggled with bulimia and drug addiction
- 1974Collaborated with John Lennon on "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night"
- 1975Attempted suicide by overdosing on Valium
- 1979Became the first Western pop star to perform in the Soviet Union
- 1984Married Renate Blauel, later admitting it was a mistake and unfair to her
- 1988Publicly argued with tabloids over false allegations about his personal life
- 1990Entered rehab and got sober, marking a turning point in his life and career
- 1992Established the Elton John AIDS Foundation
- 1994Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 1997Performed "Candle in the Wind 1997" at Princess Diana's funeral
- 1997Criticized for performing at the funeral of Princess Diana
- 1999Underwent emergency pacemaker surgery due to an irregular heartbeat
- 2000Won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
- 2000Lost a high-profile court case against his former manager John Reid
- 2004Verbally attacked Taiwanese photographers, calling them "rude, vile pigs"
- 2010Was denied permission to adopt a Ukrainian child due to his age and marital status
- 2019Released critically acclaimed autobiography "Me"
- 2021Postponed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour due to injury and COVID-19 pandemic
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