Elton John

Rocket Man, piano wizard, and owner of more sparkly glasses than opticians stock, Elton John has been dazzling fans since the late ’60s. From Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, his albums overflow with melody and drama.

With Bernie Taupin’s lyrics and Elton’s flamboyant flair, classics like “Tiny Dancer,” “Your Song,” and “Bennie and the Jets” became anthems of emotion, style, and sequins.

He’s had over 50 Top 40 hits, seven consecutive No. 1 albums in the US, and sold more than 300 million records worldwide.

Whether at a grand piano or behind outrageous specs, Elton’s mix of melody, showmanship and heart has made him pop royalty—and, after all these years, he’s still standing (yeah, yeah, yeah).

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