Elton John facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Elton John CH CBE
John at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival
Born	Reginald Kenneth Dwight (1947-03-25) 25 March 1947 (age 78) Pinner, Middlesex, England
Alma mater	Royal Academy of Music
Occupation	Singer composer pianist
Years active	1962–present
Spouse(s)	Renate Blauel ​ ​ (m. 1984; div. 1988)​ David Furnish ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Rock pop rock glam rock soft rock blues
Instruments	Vocals piano keyboards
Labels	Philips Congress DJM Uni Paramount MCA Geffen Rocket Island Mercury Island Def Jam Interscope Virgin EMI EMI

Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is famous for his amazing music and exciting stage shows, especially in the 1970s. His partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin is one of the most successful in music history.

Elton John grew up in Pinner, England. He started playing piano very young and even won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. In 1962, he formed a band called Bluesology. Later, in 1967, he decided to start a solo career and met Bernie Taupin. They wrote songs for other artists for two years. In 1969, Elton John released his first album, Empty Sky. A year later, he formed the Elton John Band and released his first big hit song, "Your Song".

The 1970s were a huge success for Elton John. He released many chart-topping albums like Honky Château (1972) and Rock of the Westies (1975). He continued to have hit songs and albums in the 1980s and 1990s and still records new music today. He has also written music for popular films and musicals, including The Lion King (1994), Aida (2000), and Billy Elliot the Musical (2005). His last tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road (2018–2023), became one of the highest-earning tours ever. His life story was even made into a movie called Rocketman in 2019.

Elton John is also well-known for his charity work, especially in the fight against AIDS. He started the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992, which has raised hundreds of millions of pounds. He also hosted an annual party for his AIDS Foundation during the Academy Awards. From 1976 to 1987, and again from 1997 to 2002, he was the chairman and director of Watford Football Club. He is now an honorary life president of the club. In 2014, he married his partner, the Canadian filmmaker David Furnish.

Elton John has had more than 50 songs in the top 40 charts in the UK and US. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. His song "Candle in the Wind 1997", a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies, making it the best-selling chart single ever. He has won many awards, including an Emmy Award, five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, and a Tony Award. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He was made a Knight Bachelor in 1998 for his contributions to music and charity.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947, in Pinner, England. He was the only child of Sheila Eileen and Stanley Dwight. He grew up in Pinner with his grandparents. He went to Pinner Wood Junior School, Reddiford School, and Pinner County Grammar School. He left school at 17 to focus on music.

His father, who was in the Royal Air Force, wanted him to have a more traditional job, like banking. But Elton John loved music. Both his parents enjoyed music, and his father played the trumpet in a band. This meant Elton John heard a lot of popular music growing up.

Elton John started playing his grandmother's piano when he was very young. Within a year, he could play songs by ear. He began formal piano lessons at age seven. He was very talented at school, even composing melodies. At age 11, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. One of his teachers said he could play a four-page piece by George Frideric Handel perfectly after hearing it just once.

Elton John (known then as Reg Dwight) studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London for five years.

For five years, Elton John attended Saturday classes at the Academy in London. He enjoyed playing classical music by Frédéric Chopin and Johann Sebastian Bach and singing in the choir. However, he admitted he wasn't always a very hardworking student. He sometimes skipped classes to ride the London Underground. Despite this, his teachers said he was a "model student." He left the Academy before taking his final exams.

His mother was more lively than his father. Since his father was often away, Elton John was mostly raised by his mother and grandmother. His parents divorced when he was 14. His mother then married Fred Farebrother, who was a kind and supportive stepfather. Elton John called him "Derf" (Fred spelled backward). They moved to a new flat where Elton John wrote many of the songs that started his famous career. He lived there until he had four albums in the American Top 40 charts at the same time.

Music Career Highlights

Starting Out: Pubs and Songwriting

At 15, Elton John became a pianist at a pub called the Northwood Hills Hotel. He played popular songs and his own music. He was known as "Reggie" back then. He started wearing horn-rimmed glasses to look like his idol, Buddy Holly.

In 1962, he formed the band Bluesology. During the day, he ran errands for a music company. At night, he played solo gigs and performed with Bluesology. By the mid-1960s, Bluesology was backing American soul and R&B artists like the Isley Brothers.

The 1910 piano on which John composed his first five albums

In 1967, Elton John answered an advertisement for new talent. At his first meeting, he received an envelope of lyrics written by Bernie Taupin, who had answered the same ad. Elton John wrote music for the lyrics and sent it to Taupin. This was the start of their amazing partnership, which continues today. Six months later, he started using the name Elton John, inspired by two members of Bluesology: saxophonist Elton Dean and singer Long John Baldry. He legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John in 1972.

In 1968, John and Taupin became staff songwriters for DJM Records. For two years, they wrote songs for other artists. Taupin would write lyrics quickly, and John would compose music for them just as fast.

Early Albums and First Hits

In 1969, Elton John recorded his first album, Empty Sky. For his next album, Elton John, released in 1970, he worked with producer Gus Dudgeon. This album set the style for his future music, combining powerful rock songs with heartfelt ballads. The album's second single, "Your Song", became his first big hit, reaching the top 10 in both the UK and the US. The album itself also became a hit.

Elton John's first concert in America was a huge success at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in August 1970. His album Tumbleweed Connection was released later that year and also did very well.

John at the Musikhalle Hamburg, in March 1972

In 1971, John and Taupin wrote the soundtrack for the film Friends and released the album Madman Across the Water, which included "Tiny Dancer". In 1972, Davey Johnstone joined the Elton John Band on guitar. That year, Honky Château became Elton John's first number one album in the US. It included the hit songs "Rocket Man" and "Honky Cat".

His album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player came out in early 1973 and reached number one in many countries. It featured "Crocodile Rock", his first US number one song, and "Daniel". The double-album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, released in October 1973, was praised by critics and topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic. It included hits like "Bennie and the Jets", "Candle in the Wind", and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting".

Forming His Own Label and Continued Success

Elton John started his own record label, The Rocket Record Company, in 1974. He signed other artists to it, like Neil Sedaka and Kiki Dee. Instead of releasing his own music on Rocket, he signed a big contract with MCA Records. In 1974, MCA released Elton John's Greatest Hits, which became a number one album in the UK and US and sold millions of copies.

In 1974, Elton John worked with John Lennon on a cover of the Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", which became a number one hit in the US. John Lennon also appeared on Elton John's song "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night". Later that year, they performed together at Madison Square Garden in New York. The album Caribou was also released in 1974 and topped the charts in several countries.

Influenced by the glam rock scene in the UK, John (pictured left on the Cher show) often wore elaborate stage costumes, including platform boots (right).

Pete Townshend of the Who asked Elton John to play a part in the 1975 film Tommy and perform the song "Pinball Wizard". Elton John's version became a hit in the UK. He was known for his elaborate stage costumes, including platform boots.

The 1975 album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy was special because it was the first album to debut at number one in the US. It told the story of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's early days as struggling musicians. The hit song from this album, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", was about an important moment in Elton John's life.

John performing in 1975

His next album, Rock of the Westies, also debuted at number one in the US. Elton John's stage outfits became even more wild, including ostrich feathers and costumes like the Statue of Liberty. In 1975, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The album featured his fifth US number one single, "Island Girl". In 1976, his duet with Kiki Dee, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", became a number one hit in many countries.

Between 1972 and 1975, Elton John had seven albums in a row reach number one in the US, which was a record. Many critics consider this period his most successful.

Later Career and Global Tours

In November 1977, Elton John announced he was taking a break from performing. He released A Single Man in 1978 with a new lyricist, Gary Osborne. In 1979, Elton John and Ray Cooper became some of the first Western artists to tour the Soviet Union and Israel. Elton John returned to the US top ten with "Mama Can't Buy You Love". In 1979, John and Taupin started working together again. Their 1983 album Too Low For Zero was a big success, with hits like "I'm Still Standing" and "I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues".

John performing in 1986

On 13 September 1980, Elton John performed a free concert for about 400,000 fans in Central Park in New York. He even dressed as Donald Duck for part of the show. In 1984, he released Breaking Hearts, which included "Sad Songs (Say So Much)".

In 1985, Elton John was one of the many performers at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium. He sang some of his hits and introduced George Michael to sing "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" with him.

John costume from the 1986 Tour de Force Australian concerts, on display in the Hard Rock Cafe, London

He had other hits in the 1980s, including "Nikita". His collaboration with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder called "That's What Friends Are For" reached number one in the US in 1985. This song raised money for HIV/AIDS research.

1990s: Solo Number Ones and The Lion King

In 1990, Elton John had his first solo UK number one hit with "Sacrifice". The next year, his duet with George Michael on "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" topped the charts in both the UK and the US. At the 1991 Brit Awards, Elton John won Best British Male.

In 1992, he released the album The One, which included the hit song "The One". He also released "Runaway Train", a duet with his friend Eric Clapton. In April 1992, Elton John performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert with the remaining members of Queen. The following year, he released Duets, which featured collaborations with 15 artists.

Elton John and Tim Rice wrote the songs for the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King. Three of the five songs nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song were from The Lion King soundtrack. Elton John won the award for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". Both that song and "Circle of Life" became huge hits. The soundtrack for The Lion King stayed at the top of the charts for nine weeks and sold millions of copies.

In 1994, Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 1995, he released the album Made in England. The title track tells parts of his life story.

John with Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, 1996

In 1996, a duet with Luciano Pavarotti, "Live Like Horses", reached the top 10 in the UK. In 1997, two of his close friends passed away: designer Gianni Versace and Diana, Princess of Wales.

Interior of Westminster Abbey where John performed "Candle in the Wind 1997" live for the only time at Princess Diana's funeral

In September 1997, Elton John asked Bernie Taupin to change the lyrics of their 1973 song "Candle in the Wind" to honor Diana. On 6 September 1997, Elton John performed "Candle in the Wind 1997" live only once, at Diana's funeral in Westminster Abbey. This song became the fastest and biggest-selling single of all time, selling over 33 million copies worldwide. All the money from the song, about £55 million, was given to Diana's charities.

John (second from left) alongside British Prime Minister Tony Blair (left), singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder and U.S. President Bill Clinton at the White House, February 1998

The Lion King musical opened on Broadway in 1997 and in London's West End in 1999. It became one of the highest-earning stage productions ever. Elton John also composed music for another Disney musical, Aida, in 1999, winning a Tony Award and a Grammy Award for it.

2000s: Musicals and Collaborations

Elton John preferred not to appear in his own music videos by this time. For example, Justin Timberlake played a young Elton John in the video for "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore". At the 2001 Grammy Awards, Elton John performed "Stan" with Eminem. After the September 11 attacks, he performed at the Concert for New York City. In August 2003, his song "Are You Ready for Love" became his fifth UK number one single.

Advertisement for John's award-winning West End musical Billy Elliot on a Routemaster bus in London, 2007

Elton John returned to musical theatre, composing music for Billy Elliot the Musical in 2005. He was inspired to write the musical after seeing the film Billy Elliot. The show received great reviews and won four Laurence Olivier Awards. It became one of the longest-running musicals in West End history.

John has had two residencies at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The first, The Red Piano, ran from 2004 to 2009, and the second, The Million Dollar Piano (sign pictured) ran from 2011 to 2018.

In October 2003, Elton John announced he would perform 75 shows over three years at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This show, called The Red Piano, featured huge props and video displays. He shared performance dates with Celine Dion. In 2006, The Walt Disney Company named Elton John a Disney Legend for his work on Disney films and musicals.

John on piano at the Concert for Diana, commemorating the 10 year passing of Princess Diana, at Wembley Stadium on 1 July 2007

In March 2007, Elton John performed at Madison Square Garden for a record 60th time to celebrate his 60th birthday. The concert was broadcast live. On 1 July 2007, he performed at the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium to honor Princess Diana. The money from this concert went to Diana's charities and those supported by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.

In 2009, Elton John collaborated with the band Alice in Chains. He played piano on their song "Black Gives Way to Blue", a tribute to their late lead singer.

2010s: New Music and Farewell Tour

John on World AIDS Day in Sydney, Australia, on 1 December 2011

Elton John performed a piano duet with Lady Gaga at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. In 2010, he released The Union, a collaboration with American singer Leon Russell. He said this album marked a new chapter in his career. He started a new show, The Million Dollar Piano, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 2011.

On 4 June 2012, Elton John performed at Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. In July 2012, an album of remixes of his 1970s songs, Good Morning to the Night, reached number one in the UK.

John performing at the Allstate Arena, Chicago, in November 2013

In February 2013, Elton John performed a duet with Ed Sheeran at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Later that year, he collaborated with the rock band Queens of the Stone Age. In September 2013, he received the first Brits Icon Award for his "lasting impact" on UK culture. His 31st album, The Diving Board, was released in September 2013. In October 2015, he announced his 32nd studio album, Wonderful Crazy Night, released in 2016. He also appeared as himself in the action movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017).

John performing a tribute to George Michael at Twickenham, London, in June 2017

In June 2017, Elton John appeared in the documentary The American Epic Sessions. He composed and arranged a new song, "Two Fingers of Whiskey", live on camera for the film.

Farewell Tour and Recent Work

On 24 January 2018, Elton John announced he was retiring from touring and would begin a three-year farewell tour. The tour started on 8 September 2018. He said he wanted to spend more time with his family. The tour ended in Stockholm, Sweden, on 8 July 2023, after more than 300 concerts worldwide.

John performing in Tampa, Florida in November 2019 during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour

A movie about Elton John's life, Rocketman, was released in May 2019. It starred Taron Egerton as Elton John. John and Egerton performed a new song for the movie, "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", which won an Academy Award. In October 2019, Elton John released his autobiography, Me.

In early 2020, Elton John played piano on Ozzy Osbourne's song "Ordinary Man". In May, his duet with Lady Gaga, "Sine from Above", was released.

On 1 September 2021, Elton John announced his new collaboration album The Lockdown Sessions, which he made during the COVID-19 lockdown. He worked with many artists on this album, including Eddie Vedder, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, and Stevie Wonder. He said it reminded him of his early career as a session musician.

"Cold Heart (Pnau remix)", a song with Dua Lipa, was released in August 2021 and became a number one hit in the UK. This made him the first solo artist to have top 10 singles in the UK across six different decades.

On 29 November 2021, Elton John and Ed Sheeran released "Merry Christmas", a duet for charity. The song topped the UK Singles Chart. Later that month, a comedy version of the song with LadBaby also reached number one.

In January 2022, Elton John continued his farewell tour. To celebrate his 75th birthday in March 2022, he released a digitally remastered version of his Diamonds compilation album.

John performing "Rocket Man" during his Glastonbury Festival 2023 show

In August 2022, Elton John collaborated with Britney Spears on the song "Hold Me Closer". This song topped the charts in five countries. On 25 June 2023, Elton John headlined the Glastonbury Festival, performing a two-hour show. The event had the largest TV audience in the festival's history.

On 8 July 2023, Elton John performed the final concert of his farewell tour in Stockholm, Sweden. He has said he will continue to do "the odd show" and is planning a new album. In October 2024, he made a surprise appearance at a screening of his documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, and performed "Tiny Dancer".

Personal Life

In 1993, Elton John began a relationship with David Furnish, a filmmaker from Canada. They married in Windsor, Berkshire, on 21 December 2014. Elton John and David Furnish have two sons.

Wealth and Collections

The tree-lined drive to John's home in Woodside in Old Windsor, Berkshire

Elton John is one of the wealthiest people in the British music industry. He owns homes in places like Old Windsor, England; Atlanta, Georgia; London; Los Angeles; Nice, France; and Venice, Italy. He is also a big art collector and has one of the largest private photography collections in the world.

In 2001, Elton John sold twenty of his cars at an auction because he rarely had time to drive them. The sale raised almost £2 million. Since 2004, he has opened a shop called "Elton's Closet" where he sells his secondhand clothes.

Other Interests

Elton John loves tennis. In 1975, he released the song "Philadelphia Freedom" as a tribute to his friend Billie Jean King's tennis team. John and King are still friends and host an annual event to raise money for AIDS charities. Elton John is also a fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team.

He has appeared in commercials for brands like Diet Coke and John Lewis & Partners. In 1997, he presented an award to the comedy group Monty Python, whom he admired and helped finance their film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975).

In December 2024, Madame Tussauds revealed a new wax figure of Elton John, showing him suspended mid-air over his piano, recreating his famous stage move.

Football

Elton John became the chairman and director of Watford Football Club in 1976. He had supported the team since he was young. He invested a lot of money, and the club moved up three divisions into the top English league. At their best, Watford finished second in the league in 1983 and reached the FA Cup Final in 1984. Elton John sold the club in 1987 but remained president.

Ten years later, he bought the club back and became chairman again. He stepped down in 2002 but continued as president. He still has a financial interest in the club. In 2005 and 2010, Elton John held concerts at Watford's stadium, Vicarage Road, and donated the money to the club.

Elton John is friends with famous football players like Pelé and David Beckham. In 2014, a stand at Watford's stadium was named the "Sir Elton John stand." He called it "one of the greatest days of my life."

Political Views

John and United States President Barack Obama at the White House, 6 May 2015

Elton John has shared his political views over the years. He has said he would be a Labour supporter in the UK and a Democrat in the US. He met former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and former US President Barack Obama.

John performing at Radio City Music Hall during the Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential campaign

During the 2016 United States presidential election, Elton John supported Hillary Clinton. He performed at her fundraiser concert and called her "the only choice" for America. He declined an invitation to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, saying it wasn't appropriate for him as a British citizen. Trump, a fan of John's music, has often mentioned him. In 2022, after Elton John performed at the White House, President Joe Biden surprised him by giving him the National Humanities Medal.

John and United States President Joe Biden at the White House, 23 September 2022

In 2013, Elton John spoke out against anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia during a concert in Moscow. In 2020, he drew attention to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In December 2022, he left Twitter due to concerns about misinformation on the platform.

Friendship with the British Royal Family

Elton John has performed at many events for the British royal family. These include the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997, the Party at the Palace in 2002, and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert in 2012. In 2022, he was featured on the facade of Buckingham Palace playing "Your Song" for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. After the death of Elizabeth II in 2022, he paid tribute to her. Elton John was a close friend of Princess Diana and remains close with her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Elton John is well known for his charity work, which began in 1986. In 1992, after losing two friends to AIDS, he founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation. This organization has raised over $600 million to help people with HIV in 55 countries.

He has been recognized for his charity work twice. Queen Elizabeth II made him a knight in 1998, and King Prince Charles appointed him a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 2020.

John and United States Secretary of State John Kerry discuss AIDS relief and the work of the Elton John AIDS Foundation at the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C., 24 October 2014

Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, also started the Elton John Charitable Trust in 2007, which supports over 100 charities. In 2014, he launched the Elton John Sports Fund to help athletes with training costs.

He performed "I'm Still Standing" during the One World: Together At Home TV special, a concert organized by Global Citizen to raise money for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 fund.

His Musical Style

Inspirations

Elton John says he was hooked on rock and roll when his mother brought home records by Elvis Presley and Bill Haley & His Comets in 1956. He has said, "I heard Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, and that was it. I didn't ever want to be anything else." He also mentions Ray Charles, The Beatles, The Band, Leon Russell, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, and Freddie Mercury as influences.

Elton John has a great appreciation for young artists today. He has collaborated with many of them on his album The Lockdown Sessions and interviews them on his radio show. He says listening to new music keeps him inspired and feeling young.

How He Creates Music

John with Bernie Taupin (left) in 1971. They have collaborated on more than thirty albums to date.

Elton John has written songs with Bernie Taupin since 1967. They have worked on more than 30 albums together. Their unique way of working involves Taupin writing the lyrics on his own and sending them to John. John then writes the music for them without them being in the same room. In 2017, Elton John said their 50-year partnership has been extraordinary because they have never had an argument.

In 1992, Elton John and Bernie Taupin were inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Elton John's piano playing is influenced by classical music and gospel music. His voice was once a tenor but is now a baritone after throat surgery.

Awards and Recognitions

Sir Elton John's coat of arms. Granted to him in 1987, the shield includes piano keys and records. The Spanish motto, el tono es bueno, combines a pun on Elton John's name with the translation "the tone is good". The black, red and gold colours are also those of Watford F.C. The steel helmet above the shield faced forward and with its visor open indicates that John is a knight.

Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, the first year he was eligible. He and Taupin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1995. In October 1975, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Queen Elizabeth II made him a knight on 24 February 1998, for his services to music and charity. In 2020, he was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour by Queen Elizabeth II.

John after being awarded the National Humanities Medal in September 2022, pictured with Furnish, President Biden and Jill Biden

He received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2004 and a Disney Legends Award in 2006. In 2000, he was named the MusiCares Person of the Year for his musical achievements and dedication to charity. In 2019, President Emmanuel Macron of France appointed him a chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Also in 2019, Elton John was featured on a series of UK postage stamps. In 2022, President Joe Biden presented him with the National Humanities Medal.

His music awards include the 1994 Academy Award for Best Original Song and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from The Lion King, which he shared with Tim Rice. He also won a Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2000 for Aida. In 2019, he won another Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Song for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", shared with Taupin. He has also received five Brit Awards, including Best British Male in 1991. In 2013, he received the first Brits Icon award. In 2024, Elton John became one of the few entertainers to achieve EGOT status, meaning he has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

Discography

Studio Albums

Collaborative Studio Albums

• Duets (1993)
• The Union (with Leon Russell) (2010)
• Good Morning to the Night (with Pnau) (2012)
• The Lockdown Sessions (2021)

Soundtrack Albums

• Friends (1971)
• The Lion King (1994)
• Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida (1999)
• The Muse (1999)
• The Road to El Dorado (2000)
• Aida (2000)
• Billy Elliot (2005)
• Lestat (2005)
• Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
• Rocketman (2019)

Live Albums

• 17-11-70 (1971)
• Here and There (1976)
• Live in Australia with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (1986)
• One Night Only (2000)
• Live from Moscow 1979 (2019)

Selected Filmography

• Born to Boogie, US (1972) as himself
• Tommy, UK (1975) as Pinball Wizard
• Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras (1997) autobiography as himself
• Elton John: Me, Myself & I (2007) autobiography as himself
• Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) as himself
• Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road (2021) as himself
• If These Walls Could Sing (2022) as himself
• Elton John: Never Too Late (2024) autobiography as himself

Tours

See also

In Spanish: Elton John para niños