Elton John

 Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English pianist, singer, and composer. The name is often referred to as"the "Rocket Man" due to his 1972 smash single of the same name, John has led a highly successful commercial career as an individual artist since the 1970s with 31 albums released in the years since 1969. In collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967, John is well-respected by musicians and critics especially for his work during the 1970s, and his lasting influence on the industry of music. John's showmanship, music and musical style have had a significant influence on popular music. His collaboration with Taupin is one of the most successful in history.Raised in Pinner--a suburb of London, John began playing the piano from an early age, and by 1962 had created Bluesology which was a blues group he was a member of until 1967. He was introduced to his long-time musician partner Taupin in 1967, following the time they both replied to an advertisement for songwriters. For two years.