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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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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, The Who & Others React To Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts’ Death
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deadline.comJust minutes after the news of Charlie Watts’ passing broke, the band posted a statement from the dummer’s publicist expressing “immense sadness” at his passing and remembering him as “one of the greatest drummers of his generation.”Beatle Paul McCartney posted a video message in which he offered his condolences to Watts’ family and the band. “Charlie was a rock,” said McCartney, “and a fantastic drummer.
Steady as a rock.”Friend and fellow Brit Elton John was less reserved calling Watts, “the ultimate drummer.” The sartorially-minded John also called Watts “The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company.” Legendary songwriter Nile Rodgers, who produced one of Mick Jagger’s albums, wrote simply. “Rest In Power #CharlieWatts RIP.
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