“Elton John” peaked at the #4 spot on the famous US Billboard 100 charts in the US, and on the #5 spot on the album charts in his home country of UK. However, his first massive hit was his self-titled second album from April 1970. His debut studio album came out in June 1969, entitled “Empty Sky”. John’s first single came out in 1968, with the title “I’ve Been Loving You”. He legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John in 1972. It was around this time that the British music legend took on the name “Elton John”, to pay homage to two of his former bandmates at Bluesology. John got the job as a songwriter for the label Liberty Records, and the two, along with lyricist Bernie Taupin, have been collaborating ever since. In 1967, John answered a newspaper ad placed by record producer Ray Williams. They found quite a bit of success, even going on tour in the US, opening for major bands. In 1962, he and his friends formed the group "Bluesology". Those glasses have remained a staple of an Elton John concert for decades. Despite having good eyesight, he started wearing his signature horn-rimmed glasses to imitate American rock and roll star Buddy Holly.
His first paid gig was as a regular pianist in a local pub at just age 15. Despite his father’s misgivings, he decided to pursue a career as a musician. His parents were avid hobby musicians, so the young Reginald too found an affection for music. He was raised in a public housing project mostly by his maternal grandparents. He was born on Main Pinner, Greater London, England. Elton John (born as Reginald Kenneth Dwight) is a British singer and songwriter.
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