Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums, John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including seven number ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002. He is an honorary life president of the club.
Elton John praises JoJo Siwa’s coming out journey during Can’t Cancel Pride virtual event
Towards the end of the show, the Rocketman singer praised the 18-year-old for her bravery in coming out earlier this year. “Jojo, I want to congratulate you for sharing yourself with the world by coming out this year.
I’m overjoyed that you’ve joined our beautiful community,” he said. “At 17, you’re able to do something that took people of my generation decades to do.
Not only are you living your truth, you’re a shining example to young people the world over and their families that love is love.” The feeling is mutual for Siwa, as she has expressed her love for the music legend back in 2019 via her Instagram.
In the post, the dancer described her encounter with the 74-year-old singer as “incredible” and that she had “never been so inspired
