Elton john biography ppt rubric

Elton John is known as a British singer, pianist, and composer. He is most famous for selling more than 300 million records.

Background and Age

Reginald Kenneth Dwight was born on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England.

He found his energy and passion for music at an early age and showed himself how to play the piano when he was just four years of age. Proving to be an incredible ability, he won a scholarship to a youth program at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

John had a troublesome relationship with his father, Stanley Dwight, a member of the Royal Air Force.

His folks separated from each other when he was a youngster, and he and his father conflicted over his future.

Elton john biography ppt rubric

John, enamored by the hints of musical fame, wanted to pursue a career in popular music. Much to his father's disappointment, John dropped out of school at 17 to pursue his fantasy. He started playing with a musical gathering called Bluesology, and he cobbled together his stage moniker from the n