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English singer-songwriter, composer and pianist

Sir Elton Hercules John has sold over 200 million record. Elton John has won over five grammy awards, an academy award, a Golden Globe award and a Tony award.

Birth nameReginald Kenneth Dwight
Date of BirthMarch 25, 1947
Place of BirthPinner, Middlesex, England
OccupationsMusician, singer-songwriter, record producer
GenresRock, pop, glam rock, soft rock
InstrumentsVocals, piano, keyboards
Years active1964–present
LabelsDJM, Uni, MCA, Geffen, Rocket/Island, Universal, Interscope, Mercury, UMG

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 There were too many laws that said we couldn’t do it in the Ukraine and it broke our hearts because we fell in love with these kids. Life is all about learning, trying to change what you are. I think a child would possibly be the icing on the cake but, so far, no. 
— Sir Elton John saying the adoption ruling broke his heart when he and his partner couldn't adopt two Ukrainian children / April 19, 2010
 David saw it several times. I read it several times. There is some of us in it. Years back I had a relationship, and I had absolutely no idea in the world he was going to do this... he threw himself under a truck. There was so much grief. Look, we all need love. We all have the same fears and insecurities. We should all be allowed to be free. 
— Sir Elton John on his ex committing suicide / March 13, 2010
 As soon as I did — I was asked a simple question in a magazine and I said yes — my life transformed itself. I don't have any secrets now. I know it's very difficult for different people in different jobs. But the best thing I ever did was be true to myself. 
— Sir Elton John saying coming out transformed his life / March 11, 2010
 The worst thing is to be afraid of who you are — it's horrible. I didn't really want people to know who I was, I didn't have the courage of my convictions. 
— Sir Elton John saying coming out transformed his life / March 11, 2010
 I came out in 1973, at the height of my career. And yeah, it hurt me a little bit, but not that much, and it gave me the freedom to be who I was for the rest of my life. I don't have to hide around corners. 
— Sir Elton John saying coming out transformed his life / March 11, 2010

 Thank you for accepting us so beautifully on Broadway, We came here at a hard time economically. You opened up your wallets and you opened up your hearts to us. And we love you for it. Thank you. 
— Sir Elton John / June 07, 2009
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