Elton John, one of the most influential artists in history, leaves an unmistakable mark in the history of music. After his 30 albums, his catalog of songs is still resonating with listeners. Elton has won numerous awards, including six Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. He is one of the most famous musicians in history. In 2012, he earned over $ 40 million.
The source of his wealth comes from the huge album sales, concert tickets, and royalties issued from the soundtracks of the series of films he wrote and produced. Over his 50-year career, he has sold over 250 million albums. In June 2001, John sold 20 cars at Christie’s and said he hadn’t had the opportunity to drive with him because he was so frequent abroad. He was also named one of the 10 wealthiest people in the British music industry. Today’s net worth is $ 500 million.
Elton was born in Middlesex, England as Reginald Kenneth Dwight. He grew up in a middle-class family, but in a very restricted home. His father, who worked as a Royal Air Force stewardess, wanted him to work as a banker. His parents refused to support his musical ambitions. Today, legends explain that his costumes and stage characters are a way to remove the obstacles he was imposed as a child. But surprisingly, it was his parents who exposed him to music. They listen to Elvis Presley, who named Elton a major influence, and give him piano lessons at the age of three.
Today, Elton’s influence is recognized by the biggest pop stars. Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Beyonce Knowles, One Direction’s Harry Styles, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake list him as influential.
At the height of his career, he was engaged in marrying his first lover, Secretary Linda Woodrow. He is reportedly the inspiration behind the song “Someone Who Saved Me Tonight”. Elton John first married German recording engineer Renate Blauel at Darling Point in Sydney on February 14, 1984, and speculated that the marriage was a cover of his homosexuality. John was bisexual in an interview with Rolling Stone in 1976, but after divorcing Bruel in 1988, he told the magazine that being gay was “comfortable.”
In her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she married her partner David Furnish in 2005. Since then, they have become parents of two children by surrogacy. Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John was born on January 11, 2013 in Los Angeles. The couple’s first child, Zachary, was born on Christmas 2010. They are currently planning a special wedding in Los Angeles. The couple plans to celebrate the lifting of the gay marriage ban in California, typically at an enthusiastic party.
