Elton John Lines Up New North American Tour Dates : February 15, 2012

Elton John currently is in the midst of a four night residency in Las Vegas, and will perform a couple of previously announced repeats of the residency in April, but...

HBO to Air Cameron Crows’ Documentary on Elton John/Leon Russell : June 11, 2011

Talk about the odd couple. Elton John, the flamboyant English singer and pianist who reworked his ode to Marilyn Monroe “Candle In The Wind” after Princess Diana died, has...

Elton John Embarks on Three-Year Residency at Vegas’ Caesers Palace : April 18, 2011

Sir Elton John and his new show called the Million Dollar Piano are returning for a residency of three years at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. In September John will return...

Elton John Makes Hosts SNL in April : March 23, 2011

Sir Elton John will be taking his flamboyant performance to television on April 2 as he hosts and performs as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. It is interesting...

Is Elton John on the Outs with Billy Joel : February 11, 2011

Elton John has dished some tough love out for Billy Joel, his longtime friend. In an interview appearing in the latest Rolling Stone issue, John blasts Joel, his former touring partner....

Elton John Uncovers New Tour Dates for Spring : February 10, 2011

Since late of last year, Elton John has been laying down the details of his upcoming 2011 North American tour. And up until this month, the pop icon continues...

Elton John Adds Philadelphia, Pittsburgh to Growing List of Tour Dates : January 12, 2011

Elton John had added a few shows to his itinerary for North America.  Five additional stops have been added to his February and March outing. Newly added shows include dates for...

Elton John Gets Gift of Fatherhood for Christmas : December 27, 2010

It is a very happy Christmas for iconic hit maker Elton John and his life partner David Furnish as they welcome their first son, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John on Christmas...

Elton John Books Worcester, New York Shows Before European Tour : December 22, 2010

Elton John’s tour for 2011, at least for the first half of the year, initially had European stops written all over it, but the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer...

Elton John Sits in Editor's Chair at The Independent : November 16, 2010

Elton John is scheduled to be a newspaper editor.  He will guest edit The Independent's December 1 issue. The singer will be in charge of the UK publication's special issue on...

Elton John Recruits Lady Gaga to Record Track for Disney's 'Gnomeo & Juliet' : October 22, 2010

After appearing on stage together for more than a couple of times and having garnered mutual respect for each other’s musical perspective, not to mention that both are openly gay,...

Elton John to Duet with Glee's Matthew Morrison : October 09, 2010

Banking on the heels of the success of the FOX dramedy and critically acclaimed TV series “Glee”, the show’s “Mr. Schuester”, Matthew Morrison, is about to wrap up the recording...

Buffalo Springfield, Elton John on Deck for Bridge School Benefit : September 14, 2010

Neil Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit, which is on its 24th year, will feature a reunion performance from Young’s former rock country band, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee...

Elton John, Leon Russell Bring 'The Union' to NYC : August 30, 2010

A couple weeks ago it seemed that Leon Russell and Elton John would be playing their first gig in Los Angeles to support “The Union,” their upcoming album.  It appears...

Elton John Tops American Idol Judge Fantasy List : August 30, 2010

Jennifer Lopez?  Steven Tyler?  Maybe.  However an “American Idol” executive producer is still crossing his fingers that Elton John will be joining the panel of judges on the show.  On...

Elton John Performs for Isreal Dispite Mass Artist Cancellations : June 17, 2010

In the midst of show cancellations by other artists, boycotts from Israeli conservatives, and political rallies, Elton John safely arrived in Tel Aviv and successfully held a one-night concert in...

Elton John Sings at Rush Limbaugh's Wedding : June 07, 2010

Now here’s a tandem you won’t see everyday, or maybe ever again after this – conservative radio man Rush Limbaugh who hired the services of liberal and gay activist, philanthropist...

Elton John Stage Collapses at Mexico Concert : April 01, 2010

Authorities on Thursday reported that portions of a stage that was being put up for an Elton John weekend concert at the famous Chichen Itza ruins in Mexico collapsed during...

Elton John Signs on to Play Sting's Rainforest Benefit : March 23, 2010

Elton John, Sting, Dame Shirley Bassey and Lady Gaga will be headlining the 21st Birthday Concert for Rainforest Fund on May 13 in New York at Carnegie Hall. According...

Billy Joel Rejects Media Reports about Tour : March 02, 2010

Recently, Billy Joel told Rolling Stone he didn't, contrary to reports stemming from an article in the Chicago Tribune, pull the plug for the summer tour he was allegedly planning...

Elton John, Billy Joel Cancel Summer Tour : February 22, 2010

Billy Joel and Elton John have canceled this summer's leg from their joint tour. The reason is the Piano Man would like to have some time off. Elton...

Wrigley Field Will Host Dave Matthews and Elton John & Billy Joel : February 13, 2010

Wrigley Field will play host to more than just baseball this summer. Dave Matthews Band and Elton John & Billy Joel both have slated dates to play the storied park....

Dave Matthews Band, Billy Joel/Elton John Set to Play Wrigley Field : February 12, 2010

According to a report in the Chicago Sun-Times, it is expected that the Dave Matthews Band as well as Billy Joel and Elton John will be performing at Wrigley...

Year End Shows for Elton John, Billy Joel Postponed : December 03, 2009

Elton John and Billy Joel have reshuffled dates once again for the current leg from their “Face 2 Face Tour”. The duo has moved several shows that had been...

Elton John Annual AIDS Benefit Announced : October 27, 2009

According to a recent press release, Bill Clinton, former President of the United States, will be one of the honorees at Elton John's annual AIDS benefit show called “An Enduring...

New Batch of Face2Face Tour Dates Book for Elton & Billy : October 22, 2009

Billy Joel and Elton John have another arena run of dates lined up as part of “Face 2 Face,” their ongoing set of co-headlining shows. On November 4 the pair will...

Elton John Helps Out on New Alice in Chains Album : August 11, 2009

Elton John, veteran pop rocker, will be making his guest appearance on “Black Gives Way to Blue,” the forthcoming album from Alice In Chains. On the title track of the...

Joel’s Flu Cancels Several Face2Face Tour Dates : July 27, 2009

Billy Joel's camp informed tour officials that the double bill Billy Joel and Elton John tour was suspended late last week when Joel developed flu-like symptoms. Concerts scheduled for July 24...

Elton John Sets Solo Tour Dates Before Vegas Run : March 02, 2009

This April Elton John will be playing a couple of solo dates after his first round with Billy Joel in the “Face 2 Face” concerts and before he launches the...

elton john Biography

Elton John, the English songwriter-singer, pianist and composer, was born March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England. He and Bernie Taupin, his songwriting partner, have worked together since 1967 and to date have collaborated on over 30 albums.

John has sold over 250 million records over the course of his career and is one of the all time most successful artists. His song “Candle in the Wind 1997” sold more than 33 million worldwide copies and is the top selling single in the history of Billboard. John has over fifty Top 40 hits along with seven No. 1 US albums in a row, 56 singles in the Top 40, 16 Top 10, nine No. 1 hit singles and four No. 2 hit singles. John has won a Tony Award, Golden Globe Award, Academy Award and six Grammy Awards.

In 1994, John became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Since the 1980s he has been greatly involving in fighting AIDS. In 1998, Elton John was knighted. He established Elton Johns AIDS Foundation in 1992. The foundation, since its inception, has raised more than $200 million. On December 21, 2005 John and David Furnish entered into civil partnership, and he continues championing LGBT social causes.