Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE is a British singer, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967, John is one of the most successful artists of all time, having sold over 300 million records worldwide in a six-decade career in music.
John was raised in the Pinner suburb of London and learned to play piano at an early age, forming the blues band Bluesology in 1962. After leaving Bluesology in 1967 to embark on a solo career, John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters. For two years, they wrote songs for other artists, and John worked as a session musician for artists.
Who did Elton John fall in love with?
As Elton John’s lover in the early 1970s, John Reid was witness to the arrival of one of the world’s greatest entertainers. As John’s manager for 28 years, Reid amassed a fortune that he would often, like John, reportedly lavish on trinkets, travel, clothing, and homes.
Reid is featured prominently in the big-screen musical fantasy Rocketman, starring Taron Egerton as John and Richard Madden as Reid.
