Elton John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, March 25, 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. One of the most successful and enduring artists in popular music history, he has sold over 300 million records worldwide. Famous for his powerful piano playing, flamboyant stage costumes, and legendary songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin, Elton John has dominated pop, rock, and ballad genres for more than five decades EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born i