Elton John's name at birth was actually Reginald Kenneth Dwight. He was born on the 25th of March 1947 in Middlesex, England. He started taking piano lessons at the age of four at the Royal Academy of Music, which launched his talent. This led him to become the most successful rock pianist in the world, one of the richest men in Britain and one of world's greatest rock stars. He formed his first band in the early 60s. Baldry joined the band in 1966, which included Elton Dean on saxophone and Caleb Quaye on lead guitar. As Baldry became the leader, John became unnoticed with being a pub pianist and began to explore the possibilities of a music publishing contract. A meeting was set up by Ray Williams of Liberty Records at Dick James Music. That is where John first met Bernie Taupin. They had similar musical tastes and their first composition "Scarecrow" was completed.
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Publicity photo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin.In 1968 John and Taupin were signed by Dick James, to be staff writers for his new company DJM Records. The critics liked his own single releases,but none were selling. Only "Lady Samantha" came near to breaking the chart. In June 1969 Empty Sky was released, and John was still ignored. During the next few months he played on sessions with the Hollies and made budget recordings for cover versions.
Finally, in 1970, Gus Dudgeon produced the outstanding 'Elton John. The latter provided Elton John's first UK hit, reaching number 2.As he wore ridiculous outfits and outrageous spectacles. At one stage between 1972 and 1975 he had seven consecutive number 1 albums.
In 1976 he topped the UK charts with a joyous duet with Kiki Dee, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", and released further two million-selling albums. Magazine articles, who were peeking...