Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter and pianist. His music and showmanship have had a significant, lasting effect on the music industry, and his songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. John was the 19th EGOT winner in history.
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- Pinner
- Educated at
- St. Thomas Aquinas High SchoolUniversity of London
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Awards🏆 Academy Award for Best Original Song🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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1947
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