Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947. He changed his name to "Elton John" in homage to Bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. He excelled in music from a young age, and released his first self-titled American album in 1970, making him a huge international star. In his five-decade career Elton John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.