Elton John

Aliases: Ann Orson
The Elton John Band
Reg Dwight
Real name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
Born: March 25, 1947
Country: United Kingdom
IPI: 00041258111 1 work
00041696966 2 works
00042308022 222 works
42308022 3 works
00070379083 1 work
Affiliation: PRS
Comments: Singer, songwriter, composer and pianist.
Changed his name to Sir Elton Hercules John in 1972. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as performer. He and Bernie Taupin received the 2013 Johnny Mercer Award for their high quality of songwriting.
Member of: Bluesology Keyboards (1962-1968) (as "Reg Dwight")
The Bread and Beer Band Keyboards
Related: Davey Johnstone
Tim Rice Songwriting collaborator
Related labels: The Rocket Record Company co-founded by John