Tens of thousands of people watch British popstar Elton John give the final concert at the Glastonbury Festival 2023 in what could be his last UK performance that saw him take fans through his greatest hits over the decades.
Happy Birthday,
Elton John!.
Reginald Kenneth Dwight
turns 77 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. He was knighted by Elizabeth II in 1998
and became Sir Elton John. .
2. John taught himself
how to play piano and
started at age three.
3. His stage name cam from
his two bandmates, Elton Dean
and Long John Baldry.
4. John’s single,
“Candle in the Wind 1997,”
is one of the best-selling
singles of all time.
5. He composed the music
for ‘The Lion King.’.
Happy Birthday,
Elton John!
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Standout pieces included Banksy's Triptych, a Keith Haring artwork, and John's cherished Bentley Continental, while his photography collection and wristwatches also drew significant attention.
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Elton John fans at Glastonbury make an early start to secure spots in front of the Pyramid Stage hours ahead of the British musician's final gig in the United Kingdom, while other festival goers shop..