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Sir Elton John performs at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2010. Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight) was knighted in 1998. The English singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist has worked with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin since 1967, collaborating on more than 30 albums. cl4/ZUMA Press/Newscom/File
Elton John paid tribute to the late Elizabeth Taylor during a concert in Pittsburgh on March 23 by dedicating a song to the movie icon and AIDS activist. The singer said during the concert that it was 'a sad day because today I lost a friend and you lost a hero.' p71/ZUMA Press/Newscom
Inductee Neil Diamond (r.) and Elton John perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York on March 14. Mr. John was inducted in 1994. Evan Agostini/AP
Lady Gaga and Elton John perform at the Rainforest Fund's 21st Birthday Concert at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2010. John Angelillo /UPI/Newscom/File
Sir Elton John performs live on stage at the O2 Arena in London in 2007. Stephanie Methven/WENN/Newscom/File
Elton John sings 'Candle In The Wind' at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales on September 6, 1997. Anwar Hussein/WENN/Newscom/File
Elton John performs at Wembley Arena in London in 2003. UPPA/Starmaxinc.com/Newscom/File
Elton John and rap musician Eminem perform at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in 2001. The controversial rapper Eminem won three Grammys despite anger over his lyrics, which critics revile as misogynist, anti-gay, and violent. Despite the fact that Mr. John is openly gay, the two performers have been friends ever since. Hector Mata/AFP Photo/Newscom/File
Elton John and Billy Joel greet the audience before their 'Face to Face' tour in St. Petersburg, Fla., in 2002. s70/ZUMA Press/Newscom/File
Elton John and Tim Rice accept the award for Best Original Song for 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' from 'The Lion King' at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles in 1995. Elizabeth Malby/Newscom/File
Elton John performs in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1997. Gunion John/Newscom/File
Elton John in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, England, in 1982. Mirrorpix/Newscom/File
Elton John sings on stage in Watford, England, in 1976. Newscom/File
Elton John performs in Watford, England, in 1977. Cottrell Lawrence/Newscom/File
Elton John performs at Arizona State University during the 1970s. Rick Giase/ZUMA Press/Newscom/File
Elton John performs at a concert in 1976. Anwar Hussein/WENN/Newscom/File
Elton John on stage in 1975. Anwar Hussein/WENN/Newscom/File
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