![]() He has also had success in musical films and theatre, composing music for The Lion King, Aida, and Billy Elliot the Musical. John continued his success in the 1980s and 1990s, having several hit singles and albums in both decades, and has continued to record new music since then. John's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s, when he released a streak of chart-topping albums in the US and UK, which began with Honky Château (1972) and culminated with Rock of the Westies (1975). John released his debut album Empty Sky in 1969, and a year later formed the Elton John Band and released his first hit single, " Your Song". For two years, they wrote songs for other artists, and John worked as a session musician. John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters. He formed the blues band Bluesology in 1962, but left it in 1967 to embark on a solo career. John was raised in the Pinner suburb of London and learned to play piano at an early age, winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, where he studied for five years. ![]() His songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in history. Acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s and for his lasting impact on the music industry, his music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time, and he is the most successful solo artist in the history of the US Billboard charts. Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight 25 March 1947 ) is an English singer, pianist and composer.
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