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  Elton John was born as Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Middlesex, Englang.
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  He was hired as a pianist in a local pub and later, he started singing there too.
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  His first album as a solo artist is released
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  He created his own record level called The Rocket Record Company
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  One of his most popular songs was a duet with Kiki Dee called "Don't go breaking my heart"
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  Elton married his long time friend Renate but divorced her 4 years after the wedding.
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  He was nominated 3 times in the same cathegory (Best Original Song) for "Hakuna Matata" "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" which was the winner.
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  Elton John announced a retirement world tour
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  A biopiuc movie about John's life was released with Taron Egerton as John.