Elton John

Elton John, born on March 25, 1947 in Pinner (Middlesex, England), is a British singer-songwriter, pianist, and music producer. He rose to prominence in the 1970s with worldwide hits such as Your Song, Crocodile Rock, Candle in the Wind, Bennie and the Jets, and Rocket Man. He has been collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 and with his former bassist Dee Murray and drummer Nigel Olsson since 1970. He has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the all-time best-selling male artists. In 1992, he was knighted by the Order of the British Empire for his contribution to popular music. In 2013, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. In 2018, he received the prestigious Legion of Honour Medal.

Throughout his career, he has popularized several musical genres, including rock, pop, and disco. His songs often address themes of love, peace, tolerance, and diversity. His eccentric fashion style and exuberant stage performances have made him a flamboyant and unique artist. He was voted "Artist of the Decade" by Rolling Stone magazine in 1990 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. In 2004, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music.

Elton John is considered one of the greatest rock pianists of all time. He has played with many famous musicians, including Eric Clapton, Sting, George Michael, Bono, Bryan Adams, Phil Collins, and Billy Joel. He has also collaborated with blues singer B.B. King, jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, and rock guitarist Steve Howe. In 2011, he was appointed a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture.

Elton John is one of the most prolific artists of all time, with over 300 songs to his name. He has written and composed songs for artists such as Diana Ross, the Beach Boys, Kiki Dee, George Michael, Cher, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, Sting, Billy Joel, Elton John Band, Neil Young, and B.B. King. In addition to his many songs, he has also composed music for films such as The Lion King, Aida, Billy Elliot, Gnomeo & Juliet, and Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

Elton John is one of the wealthiest artists in the world, with an estimated fortune of around 450 million dollars. In 2019, he was ranked 11th among the highest-paid musicians in the world, with an estimated income of 84 million dollars. In 2020, he was ranked 12th among the highest-paid musicians in the world, with an estimated income of 80 million dollars.