12 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Elton John
Elton John is a cultural icon, a cornerstone of the world of rock 'n' roll. Since his 1970 solo debut with the romantic ballad "Your Song" (future music from my wedding, hihihi :D), Elton showed an incredible gift to prepare unforgettable songs!!!
We celebrate Elton's genius by giving you 12 pieces of trivia that you (probably) didn't know about his life.
1. When he changed his name from Reginald Dwight, the singer chose a stage name that paid tribute to vocalist Long John Baldry and saxophonist Elton Dean. For a middle name, he picked Hercules
2. John Lennon made his final onstage performance with Elton, when he joined him at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Day in 1974.
3. On 13th September 1980, Elton performed a free concert to around 400,000 fans on The Great Lawn in New York City's Central Park.
4. Elton's favourite live venue is New York's Madison Square Garden. He has stated: "Madison Square Garden is my favorite venue in the whole world, I chose to have my 60th birthday concert there, because of all the incredible memories I've had playing the venue."
5. Elton performed a duet with Lady Gaga at the 2010 Grammys, singing a mash-up of Gaga's Speechless and John's Your Song.
6. Taught himself how to play the piano at four years
7. Nominated for three Academy Awards and won once.
8. Nominated for 34 Grammy Awards and won five times
9. In 1990, Elton sought treatment for addiction to alcohol and drugs.
10. In 1992, establishes the Elton John AIDS Foundation (because Elton fight against Aids)
11. On 21 December 2005, Elton John and David Furnish have a civil Union ceremony, after 12 years together
12. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 1994
HE'S THE GUY!!!!
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