Elton John
Elton John is an English singer, pianist, and songwriter who became one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Born Reginald Dwight, he adopted a flamboyant stage persona with elaborate costumes and oversized glasses.
His collaborations with lyricist Bernie Taupin produced decades of hits: Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Your Song.
The name sometimes evokes piano-driven pop balladry or extravagant showmanship.
Small reflective fabric ornaments
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
- platformsElevated flat surfaces
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
extravagant · costumes · rhinestones · boas · oversized glasses · capes · jumpsuits · sparkle
Unverified traditional tale
- RocketmanMusical about sequined stardom
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
- influentialHaving considerable effect
trailblazer · hitmaker · megastar · Grammy winner · Oscar winner · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · superstar · pioneer
Live musical performances
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- stageRaised performance platform
- live showsIn-person staged entertainment
- arenaVenue for contests
residency · farewell tour · Dodger Stadium · Caesar's Palace · Las Vegas · Madison Square Garden · entertainer · showman
Keyed percussion instrument
- keyboardArray of input keys
- grand pianoLarge horizontal keyboard instrument
- SteinwayLegendary piano manufacturer
- ivoriesPiano keys, informally
virtuoso · classical training · recital · accompaniment · soloist · chords · arpeggios · improvisation
Narrative poem or song
- anthemOfficial song of praise
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- chorusSingers performing together
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
lyricism · refrain · harmony · Lion King · Billy Elliot · Aida
Voluntary aid for others
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- donationsGifts to organizations
- humanitarianHelper of suffering people
- fundraiserEvent collecting money
activism · Ryan White · LGBTQ advocacy · HIV awareness · nonprofit · generosity · patronage · endowment
sequins
Small reflective fabric ornaments
flamboyant · extravagant · costumes · rhinestones · boas · oversized glasses · capes · jumpsuits · sparkle · ostentatious
legend
Unverified traditional tale
- RocketmanMusical about sequined stardom
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- knighthoodHonorary title of nobility
influential · trailblazer · hitmaker · megastar · Grammy winner · Oscar winner · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · superstar · pioneer · cultural icon
concerts
Live musical performances
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- stageRaised performance platform
- live showsIn-person staged entertainment
arena · residency · farewell tour · Dodger Stadium · Caesar's Palace · Las Vegas · Madison Square Garden · entertainer · showman · vocalist
piano
Keyed percussion instrument
- keyboardArray of input keys
- grand pianoLarge horizontal keyboard instrument
- SteinwayLegendary piano manufacturer
ivories · virtuoso · classical training · recital · accompaniment · soloist · chords · arpeggios · improvisation · prodigy
ballad
Narrative poem or song
composition · lyricism · refrain · harmony · Lion King · Billy Elliot · Aida
charity
Voluntary aid for others
- benefactorOne who gives aid
- donationsGifts to organizations
- humanitarianHelper of suffering people
fundraiser · activism · Ryan White · LGBTQ advocacy · HIV awareness · nonprofit · generosity · patronage · endowment · giving
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- European MusiciansBach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Brahms
- Grammy WinnersAdele, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
- music legendsThe Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry
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