Elton John
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John continues to inspire musicians today, particularly Rufus Wainwright, Ben Folds, Adrian Evans, and Ryan Adams. Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Billie-Joe Armstrong (Green Day) and Axl Rose (Guns N' Roses) are also said to be fans. Final Fantasy music composer Nobuo Uematsu was also greatly influenced by him throughout his life, claiming, "No one writes a melody like him."
John is known to be fond of Björk, The Killers, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Radiohead, The Hives, Starsailor, Travis and Ray LaMontagne.
Awards
Discography
- Further information: Elton John discography
Musical theatre
- The Lion King (1997)
- Aida (1998)
- Billy Elliot (2005)
- Lestat (2005)
Filmography
- The Country Bears, U.S. (2002) Himself
- Spice World, UK (1997) Himself
- Tommy, UK (1975) Pinball Wizard
- Born to Boogie, U.S. (1972) Himself
Pseudonyms
Over the years, John has used various pseudonyms on recordings on which he has appeared. Not counting his work in which he was credited as Reg Dwight or Elton John, these pseudonyms include [47]:
- As Rockaday Johnny: Played piano on Jackson Browne's song "Redneck Friend", from his 1974 album For Everyman.
- As Ann Orson: Co-composed the songs "Hard Luck Story" (a 1974 single by Kiki Dee) and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (a 1976 single by John and Kiki Dee). Co-composer of these songs was 'Carte Blanche', a pseudonym for Bernie Taupin. (Orson Carte being a pun on "horse and cart").
- As Reggae Dwight: Co-composed (with Toots Taupin) the song "Jamaica Jerk-Off" on the 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road; the name both punningly refers to his given name and the style of music the song is played in. "Toots" is a reference to Toots Hibbert of pioneering reggae group Toots and the Maytals.
- As Redget Buntovan: Played piano on the rock group Blue's 1977 LP Another Night Time Flight, which was produced by John and Clive Franks. (A spoonerism for "Budget Rent-O-Van" and a reference to his real name Reg.)
- As Tripe: Co-composer of "The Man Who Loved To Dance", a 1977 B-side by Kiki Dee. Co-composer 'Onions' was really Bernie Taupin.
- As Dinah Card: Co-composer of "Cartier Commercial", a 1980 B-side by John. Co-composer was 'Carte Blanche', a pseudonym for Bernie Taupin. (Dinah Card being a pun on "Diner's Card".)
- As Lord Choc Ice: Sole composer and credited performer of "Choc Ice Goes Mental" and "Earn While You Learn", both issued as B-sides of Elton John singles in 1983.
- As Nancy Treadlight: Piano on "Come Down In Time" by Sting, from the Elton John/Bernie Taupin tribute album Two Rooms.
Elton John Band
See also
- John/Taupin
- List of best selling music artists
- List of number-one hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (U.S.)
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists by total number of USA number one singles
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart
References
- ^ The middle name, after the horse named Hercules on the British sitcom Steptoe and Son, is not usually used when referring to him, however The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. uses the name in its entry. It is officially part of his name, as reflected in this certificate notifying the change of name of a company director (Elton John).
- ^ He was made a CBE in 1996 - In the 1998 New Year's Honours list he was made a Knight Bachelor
- ^ UKMIX - Forums - View topic - Elton John Sales
- ^ The Immortals: The First Fifty. Rolling Stone Issue 946. Rolling Stone.
- ^ Elton John raises $2.5 million for Clinton
- ^ 55 Pinner Hill Road - On This Very Spot
- ^ Family detective: Elton John - Telegraph
- ^ 111 Potter Street - On This Very Spot
- ^ a b c d Elton John, Philip Norman, Fireside, 1991
- ^ a b c d e f His Song: The Musical Journey of Elton John, Elizabeth Rosenthal, Billboard Books, 2001
- ^ Frome Court - On This Very Spot
- ^ King Crimson FAQ. Elephant Talk (archived page from elephant-talk.com). Retrieved on 2007-09-20.
- ^ : : SandieShaw.com : :
- ^ In his 1981 book "Thank U Very Much - Mike McCartney's Family Album" Scaffold singer Mike McGear (McCartney) describes a meeting with John during which John advises him he used to sing background vocals for the group.
- ^ Heylin, Clinton (1996). Bootleg: The Secret History of the Other Recording Industry. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 66. ISBN 0-312-14289-7.
- ^ BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Sir Elton vampire musical closes
- ^ Disney Legends - Elton John
- ^ Guardian.co.uk: "When Elton Met Jake November 12 2006"
- ^ Elton John - Elton'S Eminem Collaboration Cancelled After Proof Shooting
- ^ Flash of pearlies from Hugh at Elton's star-studded party | the Daily Mail
- ^ http://www.nme.com/news/elton-john/27292 NME article on 60th birthday concert at Madison Square Gardens
- ^ Elton John to Put Entire Music Catalog Online. March 21, 2007.
- ^ http://www.itv.com/listings/Programme.aspx?itvgenre=2&channeldate=29/03/2007&channelid=HTW&scheduleid=29086531&prognum=961813&episode=961813&isfilm=No&types=subtitles
- ^ http://www.stipkocontent.com/contentengine/publish/buzzine/interviews/article_1604.shtml
- ^ 6ABC.com article: "Elton John Wants to Make Hip-hop Album"
- ^ http://www.eltonjohn.com/home_index.asp?page=now/projects/redpiano.asp
- ^ Search the Sunday Times Rich List 2007
- ^ Cover Story: Elton John: It's Lonely at the Top: David Bowie : Rolling Stone
- ^ http://www.itv.com/news/d2e43dd7a7c16245875bc3ac947c7586.html
- ^ Elton's 'wedding' sealed with a kiss | the Daily Mail
- ^ Elton's £100,000 wedding warm-up | the Daily Mail
- ^ BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Stars pack Elton 'wedding' party
- ^ Ladies' laddy - Telegraph
- ^ "Elton John", Biography Channel, 2005
- ^ CNN.com: "Larry King Live: Interview With Elton John Aired January 25, 2002"
- ^ The Independent: "THE DIARY, SIR ELTON JOHN: Lazy days in the South of France August 29, 1999"
- ^ Art or Porn? Elton John's Photos Seized. ABC News. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ BBC News | UK | Sir Elton's £30m spending spree
- ^ BBC News | SHOWBIZ | Sir Elton to sell classic cars
- ^ Elton John's "Red Devil" Ferrari Testarossa - Forbes.com
- ^ http://www.findaproperty.com/story.aspx?storyid=4831
- ^ White tie and tiara ball - Telegraph
- ^ Chopard and Elton John - The White Tie and Tiara Ball 2007
- ^ Fashion guru Trinny shows...what not to bare at Elton's White Tie and Tiara party | the Daily Mail
- ^ Elton John turns rags to riches for charity - People - Entertainment
- ^ Elton John: 'Cannabis behind Throat Op'
- ^ Norman, Philip: Sir Elton, pp. 516-553
External links
Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to:
- Elton John discography at MusicBrainz
- Elton John's official website
- Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)
- Elton John at the Internet Movie Database
- Official Elton John MySpace
- Disney Legends profile
- Cornflakes & Classics--A Musical History of Elton John
- Elton John at Live 8
- Larry King Live: Transcript of Elton John Interview on 25 January 2002
- Larry King Live: Transcript of Elton John Encore Interview on 15 March 2008
- Spots related to Elton John's childhood and career
- Eltonography The online illustrated Elton John discography
- Elton John's Photo Acceptable After All - Javno News
- Photo Owned By Elton John Isn't Indecent - AP
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | John, Elton |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | English musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 25, 1941 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pinner, Middlesex, London, England |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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