Elton John Overview

Biography

Beginning his career as a humble singer-songwriter, Elton John was arguably the world's biggest pop star for most of the '70s, and remained one of pop's most beloved figures. Born Reginald Dwight in the outskirts of London, he was an introverted child and a prodigy on piano. By 1962 he was playing at age 15 with the group Bluesology; his...