Elton John
was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight
on
March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England and has become one of the
most popular singers, songwriters, musicians, performers and
entertainers of the 20th Century. Before having a solo career, he was a
member of the British group Bluesology, which included Elton Dean and
Long John Baldry. It was from those two fellows that he took the name
Elton John. In 1967, he teamed up with lyricist Bernie Taupin and then
embarked on the career of a lifetime as Elton John.
Between 1970 and 2000 he racked up an impressive 70 appearances on the Billboard charts. Now
that
is quite a feat! Sir Elton John has also had twenty-eight Number One
records, thirteen Gold Records and six Platinum Records; and these are
just the singles!
Treasure Island Oldies is pleased to present Sir Elton John in the Voice Your Choice spotlight.
Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Bennie And The Jets or Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. I'll play the winner on next week's how.
