Elton John

Born: Pinner, Middlesex, England, 1947

Years Active: 1971-2008

Member of: South Park

Influenced by: The Rolling Stones, The Beatles

Genre: Pop

Biography: In terms of sales and lasting popularity, Elton John was the biggest pop superstar of the early '70s. Initially marketed as ...

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May 07 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner.com: On This Date in 1972: Reginald Kenneth Dwight legally changes his name to Elton Hercules John. The Almanac Advises for May 7: "The Roman hero Hercules, son of the god Zeus and a mortal woman, was considered the paragon of the adventurer. He was known...Read more

Stage Name Stories: Elton John

Feb 28 2008 12:00PM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner.com: Born: Reginald Kenneth DwightWhat's in a Name: Sir Reg's early band was Bluesology, featuring saxophonist Elton Dean and frontman Long John Baldry. In 1972, he legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John, despite never having shared a band with...Read more

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Feb 22 2008 10:00AM by Spinner Staff

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