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Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.
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Elton John and Lionel Richie ask Democrats and Republicans to stop 'using their music'
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dailymail.co.ukElton John, The Rolling Stones and Lionel Richie are among over 50 musicians imploring US politicians on both sides of the aisle to stop using their songs without permission.The Artists Rights Alliance (ARA) penned an open letter to Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday asking them 'to pledge that all candidates you support will seek consent from featured recording artists and songwriters before using their music in campaign and political settings.''This is the only way to effectively protect your candidates from legal risk,' the letter continued.
No satisfaction: Elton John, The Rolling Stones and Lionel Richie are among over 50 musicians imploring US politicians on both sides of the aisle to stop using their songs without permission.
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