Elton John is also often called as the "Rocket Man". John found his interest in the Rock and Roll music when his mother once brought home a collection of the songs by
Bill Haley and His Comets and
Elvis Presley. At the age of about three, John started practicing piano. Without the conventional help of chord diagrams, within a year, he started ear picking compositions as difficult as ‘The Skater’s Waltz’ by
Winfred Atwell. The music genius is now going to present his talents in front of the public once again at
Elton John Million Dollar Piano concert very soon!
When he was only eleven,
Elton John won Royal Academy of Music’s scholarship. Initially, he started off by attending music classes on Saturdays. When he reached the age of 15, his stepfather and his mother helped him to become a pianist at a pub for weekends. Back then he was known by the small group of people as "Reggie". He would compose and write his own songs and play at the pub every weekend. John started a band with his friends in 1964. Craving to do something on his own,
Elton John saw an advertisement of Liberty Records, run by
Ray Williams. He visited the place and was given a bunch of lyrics which he soon converted into songs. The partnership that started of back then continues even today.
Elton John, along with
Bernie Taupin released his very first single ‘I’ve Been Loving You’ in 1968. It was followed by another single and then the debut album "Empty Sky". Continuing partnership with Taupin, the second album "Elton John" was released in April of 1970. The track ‘Border Song’ from the album made it to
US Top 100 list. When the album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was released, John really found his success. The album contained evergreen tracks such as ‘Candle in the Wind’, ‘Bennie and the Jets’, ‘Funeral for a Friend’ and ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’.
Elton John has won numerous awards and nominations. He was included in the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. In 1992, he earned an induction in
Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was honored with the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1995. He was awarded the
Disney’s Legend award as well. John also has a star on
Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apart from that, he also holds the
Music Heritage Award for PRS. He is winner of six
Grammy Awards including in the categories of "Best Instrumental Composition", "Best Musical Show Album" and "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance". He was also honored with
Grammy Legend Award in 1999.
Elton John had left the scene for quite some time. But to the utmost joy of his increasing number of fans, he is returning to the stage with
Elton John Million Dollar Piano show. The show is going to take place at Caesars Palace and The Colosseum. The show will kick start on 28
th of September. The whole package is of sixteen shows by the legendary Elton John. If you are a fan of this magical singer of all time, make sure you book your
Elton John Million Dollar Piano tickets right away before they are sold out!
Sir Elton Hercules John is a singer, a songwriter, a pianist, a sporadic actor as well as a composer. Elton John is an English artiste. He has worked with the acclaimed lyricist by the name of Bernie Taupin as his colleague for songwriting ever since the year of 1967. Together, both Elton John and Bernie Taupin have recorded and released over thirty albums till the present day. Elton John has successfully done many live acts and taken many various tours all of which have been remarkable hits. He is soon coming with his band to put up one of the most amazing musical shows of recent time. The show is going to be named Elton John the Million Dollar Piano. This is going to one of those unforgettable and truly brilliant musical shows of the modern day.
Sir Elton John has successfully had a spectacular career for over four decades in which he has fruitfully sold over 250 million records. This makes him one of the most booming performers of all time. In the year of 1997, Sir Elton John recorded and released the hit single "Candle in the Wind" which successfully sold more than 33 million copies all over the world. This single of his has been the best selling single in the history of the Billboard. Sir Elton John has over 50 songs in the Top 40 hits. He also has seven in a row number one US albums, nine number one hits, sixteen Top 10, fifty-six Top 40 singles, and four number 2 hits. He has also productively won four Brit Awards, a Tony Award, six Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. The famous Rolling Stone Magazine gave Sir Elton John a ranking of being number 49 on its compilation of the 100 all time greatest artists in the year of 2004. Elton John the Million Dollar Piano event is without a doubt going to be absolutely incredible and glorious.
In the year of 1994, Sir Elton John was inducted into the famous Rock and Roll Hall of fame. In the year of 1996, he was given the highly prestigious title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Sir Elton John successfully got a knighthood from Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II for his commendable services to composition as well as for the several charitable services that he has offered to the United Kingdom in the year of 1998. Ever since the late 1980s, Sir Elton John has been seen as having a great participation in the struggle for the fight opposing the deadly disease called AIDS. In the year of 1992, he successfully founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation. In 1993, he was seen as the host of the yearly Academy Award Party which has ever since then become one of the highest profiles Oscar social gathering in the film industry of Hollywood. Ever since the creation of his foundation, it has successfully raised more the $200 million. The event known as Elton John the Million Dollar Piano is expected to be a magnanimous super hit show.
The Elton John the Million Dollar Piano is commonly referred to as being a residency musical show. The events of this show are held at the famous Colosseum at the Caesars Palace which is located in Las Vegas in Nevada in the United States of America. This show began on the 28th of September in the year of 2011. The show is expected to end on the 21st of April in 2012. There are four legs and a total of 20 shows. The world renowned performer, singer as well as songwriter, Elton John is going to be coming back to the great Colosseum at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in Nevada with a brand new show which will marvel music lovers and the fans of this legendary English performer.
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