Sir Elton John is a highly successful British singer, songwriter, and pianist renowned for his musical talent and flamboyant stage presence. His long-standing songwriting collaboration with Bernie Taupin has produced numerous hit songs. As a testament to his widespread impact, he has sold over 300 million records globally, securing his position as one of the best-selling music artists ever and achieving EGOT status.
In 1925, Stanley Dwight, Elton John's father, was born.
In 1945, Elton John's parents, Stanley Dwight and Sheila Eileen Harris, married.
In March 1947, Reginald Kenneth Dwight, later known as Elton John, was born in Pinner, Middlesex. He was the eldest child of Stanley Dwight and Sheila Eileen Harris.
In March 1947, Reginald Kenneth Dwight, who later became known as Elton John, was born. He would grow up to be a British singer, songwriter, and pianist.
In 1956, Elton John was immediately hooked on rock and roll when his mother brought home records by Elvis Presley and Bill Haley & His Comets.
In 1959, Elton John's paternal cousin Roy Dwight, a professional footballer, scored for Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup Final before breaking his leg later in the same match.
In 1962, Elton John and some friends formed a band called Bluesology, marking his early involvement in music.
In 1966, Bluesology became Long John Baldry's supporting band and played 16 times at the Marquee Club.
In 1967, Elton John answered an advertisement in New Musical Express and met Bernie Taupin. They recorded the first John/Taupin song, "Scarecrow", starting their decades-long partnership.
In 1967, Elton John began writing with Bernie Taupin after answering an advertisement in New Musical Express.
Elton John performed his 1968 ballad "Skyline Pigeon" at Ryan White's funeral in April 1990 as a tribute.
In 1968, Elton John and Bernie Taupin joined Dick James's DJM Records as staff songwriters, writing material for various artists.
In 1968, Elton John recorded "Regimental Sgt. Zippo" as his debut album; however, it was shelved.
In 1968, Elton John released the single "I've Been Loving You", his first song to record for DJM.
In 1969, Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote "I Can't Go On (Living Without You)" for Lulu as a contender for the UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, but it came sixth of six songs. John also played piano on Roger Hodgson's first single, "Mr. Boyd" by Argosy.
In 1969, Elton John recorded the single "Lady Samantha" and the album "Empty Sky".
In 1969, Elton John released his debut album, "Empty Sky", marking the beginning of his professional music career.
In April 1970, Elton John released his self-titled album, "Elton John", establishing a formula for subsequent albums. The first single, "Border Song," peaked at 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.
On August 25, 1970, Elton John performed his first American concert at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, California, which was a success.
In October 1970, Elton John released the concept album "Tumbleweed Connection", reaching number two in the UK and number five in the US.
In 1970, after his first US shows in Los Angeles, California, Elton John lost his virginity to and started his first gay relationship with John Reid, the Tamla Motown label manager for the UK, who later became John's manager.
In 1971, Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote the soundtrack to the film "Friends" and the album "Madman Across the Water" was released.
On January 7, 1972, Reginald Kenneth Dwight legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John.
In 1972, Davey Johnstone joined the Elton John Band, and the album "Honky Château" was released, becoming John's first US number one album and spawning the hit singles "Rocket Man" and "Honky Cat".
In 1972, Elton John performed at the Royal Variety Performance, where he was upstaged by Larry Smith. Smith joined his second US tour and added bizarre elements to the performances.
In 1972, Elton John released the album "Honky Château", further solidifying his status as a cultural icon.
In October 1973, Elton John released the double-album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", gaining critical acclaim and topping charts. It contained hits like "Bennie and the Jets" and "Candle in the Wind".
In November 1973, Elton John released "Step into Christmas" as a stand-alone single.
At the start of 1973, the album "Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player" was released, reaching number one in the UK, the US, and Australia. It produced the hits "Crocodile Rock" and "Daniel".
In 1973, Elton John and Bernie Taupin released the original version of the song "Candle in the Wind".
In 1973, Elton John released the album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", which would be seen as iconic in his discography.
In 1974, Elton John collaborated with John Lennon on his cover of The Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" and was featured on "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night". They performed together at Madison Square Garden.
In 1974, Elton John formed his own label, The Rocket Record Company, and signed acts like Neil Sedaka and Kiki Dee. He also signed an $8 million contract with MCA.
In 1974, Elton John originally released "Candle in the Wind", which he would later rewrite as a tribute to Princess Diana.
In June 1975, Elton John introduced his new band line-up at Wembley Stadium in London, England. This followed a decision reached with his manager John Reid to change the band's rhythm section.
On August 9, 1975, Elton John was named the outstanding rock personality of the year at the first annual Rock Music Awards in Santa Monica, California.
In October 1975, Elton John received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
From 1972 to 1975, Elton John had seven consecutive albums reach number one in the US. This was a previously unattained feat.
From late 1975 to 1976, Elton John was a part-owner of the Los Angeles Aztecs of the North American Soccer League.
In 1975, Elton John released the album "Rock of the Westies", adding to his catalog of successful studio albums.
In 1975, Elton John released the song "Philadelphia Freedom" in tribute to his friend Billie Jean King's World Team Tennis team, the Philadelphia Freedoms.
In 1975, Elton John was among a group of musicians who helped finance the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
In 1975, Elton John's autobiographical album, "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy", debuted at number one in the US, remaining there for seven weeks. The album revealed John's personality and described his and Taupin's early days. The album's release also signaled the end of the original Elton John Band.
In 1975, Pete Townshend asked Elton John to play the "Local Lad" in the film adaptation of Tommy and perform "Pinball Wizard".
In 1975, the pressures of stardom led to a cocaine overdose and the development of bulimia.
In May 1976, the live album "Here and There" by Elton John was released.
1970-1976 marked Elton John's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed period. During this period, he had six singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
From late 1975 to 1976, Elton John was a part-owner of the Los Angeles Aztecs of the North American Soccer League.
In 1976, Elton John became the chairman and director of Watford Football Club, a role he held until 1987.
In 1976, Elton John became the chairman and director of Watford, after supporting the team since his youth.
In 1976, Elton John came out as bisexual in an interview with Rolling Stone.
In November 1977, Elton John announced his retirement from performing.
In 1978, Elton John released the album "A Single Man" with lyricist Gary Osborne. The album produced "Part-Time Love" and "Song for Guy" which were released in the UK and both made the top 20, with the latter reaching the top 5.
In May 1979, Elton John performed eight concerts in the Soviet Union, with four dates in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg) and four in Moscow.
In 1979, Elton John, accompanied by Ray Cooper, toured the Soviet Union and Israel. Also in 1979, he returned to the US top ten with "Mama Can't Buy You Love".
On September 13, 1980, Elton John, with Olsson and Murray back in the band, performed a free concert to an estimated 400,000 fans on The Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City. He played part of the set dressed as Donald Duck.
In 1980, Elton John released "21 at 33", which featured the hit "Little Jeannie". Also, John collaborated with France Gall and Michel Berger on the songs "Donner pour donner" and "Les Aveux".
In 1981, Elton John's album "The Fox", which included collaborations with Tom Robinson and Judie Tzuke, was released.
Elton John performed "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Kiki Dee for the first time since the Hammersmith Odeon on December 24, 1982.
In 1982, Elton John released the album "Jump Up!", with "Blue Eyes" as its biggest hit.
In October 1983, Elton John caused controversy by breaking the United Nations' cultural boycott on apartheid-era South Africa by performing at Sun City.
In 1983, Elton John and Bernie Taupin reunited and collaborated on the album "Too Low For Zero".
In 1983, Watford finished runners up in the First Division.
On February 14, 1984, Elton John married German recording engineer, Renate Blauel, in an extravagant wedding ceremony at St Mark's Church, Darling Point, Sydney, Australia.
In 1984, Elton John cried at the Cup Final, saying "At the 1984 Cup Final, the song 'Abide with Me' was played and that's why I cried. The song evokes my memory of childhood."
In 1984, Elton John married Renate Blauel on Valentine's Day. He also released the album "Breaking Hearts", which featured the song "Sad Songs (Say So Much)".
In 1985, Elton John joined Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder to record the single "That's What Friends Are For", with profits donated to the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
In 1985, Elton John performed at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium, playing "Bennie and the Jets," "Rocket Man," and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" with Kiki Dee. He also released "Nikita" from the album "Ice on Fire".
In 1986, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" musical production held the record previously surpassed by The Lion King.
In 1986, Elton John collaborated with Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder on "That's What Friends Are For", which reached number one in the US and raised funds for HIV/AIDS research. A live orchestral version of "Candle in the Wind" also reached number six in the US. In the same year, Elton John also played piano on two tracks of the heavy metal band Saxon's album Rock the Nations.
In 1986, Elton John received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
In 1986, the Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel duet "Don't Give Up" was released, which Elton John later credited for helping him get sober.
Since 1986, Elton John has been involved in charity fundraising events.
In 1987, Elton John ended his first tenure as chairman and director of Watford Football Club.
In 1987, Elton John sold the Watford Football Club to Jack Petchey but remained president.
In 1987, Elton John won a libel case against The Sun, which published false allegations that he had had sex with rent boys.
In 1988, Elton John and Renate Blauel divorced.
In 1988, Elton John performed five sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden in New York, bringing his career total to 26. Also in 1988, 2,000 items of John's memorabilia were auctioned off at Sotheby's in London.
In 1989, Elton John released the album "Sleeping with the Past", one of his 32 studio albums.
In April 1990, Elton John traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to be by the side of Ryan White, a teenage haemophiliac whom he had befriended and whose health was deteriorating.
Beginning in 1990, Elton John appeared in commercials for Diet Coke.
In 1990, Elton John achieved his first solo UK number one hit single, with "Sacrifice" (coupled with "Healing Hands"), which stayed at the top spot for five weeks.
In 1990, Elton John achieved sobriety after struggling with a severe addiction to drugs and alcohol from the late 1970s to the late 1980s.
In 1990, Elton John's friend Ryan White died.
In 1991, "Basque" won the Grammy for Best Instrumental. A guest concert appearance at Wembley Arena John made on George Michael's cover of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" was released as a single and topped the charts in both the UK and the US. At the 1991 Brit Awards in London, John won Best British Male.
In 1991, Elton John became a fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team after moving to Atlanta, Georgia, where he maintains a part-time residence.
In 1991, Elton John received the Brit Award for Best British Male.
In 1991, Stanley Dwight, Elton John's father, passed away.
In April 1992, Elton John performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium, singing "The Show Must Go On" with Queen and "Bohemian Rhapsody" with Axl Rose and Queen.
In 1992, Elton John and Bernie Taupin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In 1992, Elton John established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised over £300 million since its inception.
In 1992, Elton John released "The One" album, contributing to his status as a cultural icon.
In 1992, Elton John released the album "The One", his first album recorded entirely sober, featuring the hit song of the same name. He also released "Runaway Train", a duet with Eric Clapton, and signed a music publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music.
In 1992, Elton John told Rolling Stone in another interview that he was "quite comfortable about being gay".
In 1993 a Jaguar XJ220 was included in a sale in June 2001 for £234,750.
In 1993, Elton John began a relationship with David Furnish, a former advertising executive and now filmmaker originally from Toronto, Canada.
In 1993, Elton John began hosting his annual Academy Award Party to raise money for his AIDS charity.
In 1993, Elton John released "Duets", featuring collaborations with 15 artists, including "True Love" with Kiki Dee. He also contributed "Up The Revolution" to "The Bunbury Tails" soundtrack.
In 1994, Elton John composed music for "The Lion King", marking his success in musical films and theatre.
In 1994, Elton John received the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from The Lion King, shared with Tim Rice.
In 1994, Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses.
In 1994, Elton John wrote the songs for Disney's "The Lion King" with Tim Rice. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".
In September 1995, Elton John appeared as Angel Rick on the original studio album of Randy Newman's musical Faust.
In 1995, Elton John received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music.
In 1995, the album Caribou was re-released in a remastered edition.
In January 1996, Elton John spent more than £9.6 million on property.
In December 1996, Elton John's duet with Luciano Pavarotti, "Live Like Horses", reached number nine in the UK.
In January 1997, Elton John held a 50th birthday party and performed with the surviving members of Queen in Paris at the opening night of Le Presbytère N'A Rien Perdu De Son Charme Ni Le Jardin De Son Éclat.
In September 1997, Elton John performed "Candle in the Wind 1997" live at Princess Diana's funeral in Westminster Abbey. The song became the fastest-selling and biggest-selling single of all time, selling over 33 million copies globally, raising approximately £55 million for Diana's charities.
In September 1997, Elton John spent £293,000 on flowers.
On September 15, 1997, Elton John performed at the Music for Montserrat charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. He sang three songs solo and finished with "Hey Jude" alongside other artists.
In December 1997, Elton John appeared as himself in the Spice Girls film Spice World.
At the 2nd Empire Awards in 1997, Elton John presented the comedy group Monty Python with the Empire Inspiration Award.
In 1997, Elton John performed at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey.
In 1997, Elton John released "Candle in the Wind 1997", a tribute single to Diana, Princess of Wales. It became the best-selling chart single of all time, selling over 33 million copies worldwide.
In 1997, Elton John returned as the chairman and director of Watford Football Club.
In 1997, The Lion King musical debuted on Broadway.
On February 24, 1998, Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music and charity.
In 1998, "Candle in the Wind 1997" won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards.
In 1998, Elton John met Tony Blair at the Brit Awards, where Blair awarded him the Freddie Mercury Award for his charitable work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
In 1998, Elton John was appointed Knight Bachelor for his services to music and charity, a high honor recognizing his contributions.
In 1998, John Reid stopped being Elton John's manager, ending the professional relationship.
In 1998, Queen Elizabeth II knighted Elton John for his services to music and charity.
On November 10, 1999, "The Lion King" soundtrack was certified "Diamond" by the RIAA for selling 15 million copies.
In 1999, The Lion King musical debuted in London's West End. Also in 1999, Elton John composed music for Disney's musical production Aida with lyricist Tim Rice.
In 2000, Elton John admitted to spending £30 million in just under two years, averaging £1.5 million a month.
In 2000, Elton John characterized the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church on homosexuality as "ignorance" after a priest stated homosexuals engage in "a lifestyle that can never respond to the deepest longings of the human heart."
In 2000, Elton John composed music for "Aida", adding to his success in musical films and theatre.
In 2000, Elton John received the Tony Award for Best Original Score for Aida, shared with Tim Rice.
In 2000, Elton John was moved to write Billy Elliot the Musical after seeing the British coming-of-age film Billy Elliot.
In 2000, Elton John was named the MusiCares Person of the Year for his artistic achievement in the music industry and dedication to philanthropy.
In June 2001, Elton John sold twenty of his cars at Christie's auction house, raising nearly £2 million. The sale included a 1993 Jaguar XJ220.
In 2001, Elton John performed "Stan" with Eminem at the Grammy Awards. One month after the 9/11 attacks, he appeared at the Concert for New York City, performing "I Want Love" and "Your Song" with Billy Joel.
In 2001, Elton John released the album "Songs from the West Coast", adding to his extensive discography.
In 2002, Elton John ended his second tenure as chairman and director of Watford Football Club.
In 2002, Elton John performed at the Party at the Palace.
In 2002, Elton John stepped down as chairman of Watford because the club needed a full-time chairman, but he continued as president.
In 2002, during a CNN interview with Larry King, Elton John confirmed that he and Diana, Princess of Wales both suffered from bulimia.
In August 2003, Elton John's fifth UK number one single, "Are You Ready for Love", topped the charts.
In 2003, Elton John sold the contents of his Holland Park home, expected to fetch £800,000 at Sotheby's, to modernize the decoration and display his contemporary art collection.
In 2003, the movie Love Actually came out. It later inspired the music video for "Merry Christmas", the duet single from Elton John and Ed Sheeran released for charity.
On February 13, 2004, the first of Elton John's shows, titled "The Red Piano", took place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Elton John received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2004.
Since 2004, Elton John has opened a shop called "Elton's Closet", where he sells his secondhand clothes.
In July 2005, Elton John featured on rapper Tupac Shakur's posthumous single "Ghetto Gospel", which topped the UK charts.
On December 21, 2005, Elton John and David Furnish were among the first couples to form a civil partnership in the United Kingdom, which was held at the Windsor Guildhall.
In 2005, Elton John composed music for "Billy Elliot the Musical", adding to his success in musical films and theatre.
In 2005, Elton John composed music for the West End theatre production of Billy Elliot the Musical with playwright Lee Hall.
In 2005, Elton John entered a civil partnership with his long-term partner, Canadian filmmaker David Furnish.
In 2005, Elton John held a concert at Watford's home stadium, Vicarage Road, and donated the proceeds to the club.
In 2005, Elton John released "Ghetto Gospel", his last number one song in the UK before "Cold Heart".
In 2005, Elton John was awarded the Society of Singers Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2005, the Hurricanes affected Harrah's Entertainment Inc. workers.
In February 2006, Elton John and Celine Dion performed together at Caesars Palace to raise money for Harrah's Entertainment Inc. workers affected by the 2005 hurricanes.
In May 2006, Lestat, Elton John's theatrical project with Bernie Taupin, closed after 39 performances due to negative reviews from critics.
On October 9, 2006, The Walt Disney Company named Elton John a Disney Legend for his contributions to Disney's films and theatrical works.
Elton John received a Disney Legends Award in 2006.
In 2006 Elton John first full album recorded with his touring band since The Captain & the Kid.
In 2006, Elton John stated he would be a Labour man and liked Tony Blair a lot. He also said he would definitely be a Democrat in America.
In a 2006 interview with The Observer, Elton John stated that he would "ban religion completely, even though there are some wonderful things about it" and that "religion has always tried to turn hatred toward gay people".
In March 2007, Elton John performed at Madison Square Garden for a record-breaking 60th time for his 60th birthday. The concert was broadcast live and a DVD recording was released as Elton 60 – Live at Madison Square Garden. His back catalogue became available for legal paid download.
On June 28, 2007, the ninth annual White Tie & Tiara Ball was held at Elton John's home in Old Windsor, Berkshire, raising £3.5 million for his AIDS charity through an auction and performances with Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey.
On July 1, 2007, Elton John appeared at the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, on what would have been her 46th birthday. John opened the concert with "Your Song" and closed it with multiple songs.
In 2007, Elton John and his husband David Furnish founded the Elton John Charitable Trust, which has supported over 100 charities.
In 2007, Kanye West sampled Elton John's "Someone Saved My Life Tonight" on his song "Good Morning".
On June 21, 2008, Elton John performed his 200th show at Caesars Palace.
In September 2008, Elton John mentioned in an interview that he would be going on the road again with Billy Joel for the "Face to Face" tour next year.
In November 2008, a DVD/CD package of The Red Piano was released through Best Buy.
After Senator Barack Obama won the 2008 United States presidential election, Elton John called Obama's victory "incredibly moving."
In 2008, Elton John stated he preferred civil partnerships to marriage for gay people.
In April 2009, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated Elton John's wealth at £175 million (US$265 million) and ranked him the 322nd wealthiest person in Britain.
In September 2009, Elton John collaborated with Alice in Chains, playing piano on the song "Black Gives Way to Blue", a tribute to Layne Staley. The song was the title track and closing song of the album Black Gives Way to Blue.
In 2009, The Daily Telegraph described Elton John as a "floating voter" despite him being called "one of the Labour Party's most stalwart supporters".
In 2009, the Guinness World Records recognized "Candle in the Wind 1997" as the biggest-selling single since UK and US singles charts began in the 1950s, with 33 million copies sold worldwide.
On October 19, 2010, Elton John released The Union, a collaboration album with Leon Russell. He stated that he did not have to make pop records anymore.
On December 25, 2010, Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, Elton John and David Furnish's elder son, was born via surrogacy in California.
In 2010, Elton John held a concert at Watford's home stadium, Vicarage Road, and donated proceeds to the club.
In 2010, Elton John received the PRS for Music Heritage Award, which was erected on The Namaste Lounge Pub in Northwood, London, where he performed his first gig.
In 2010, Kanye West invited Elton John to his Hawaii studio to play piano and sing on "All of the Lights".
In 2010, some Christian groups in the US criticized Elton John after he described Jesus as a "compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems".
On September 28, 2011, Elton John began his new show, The Million Dollar Piano, at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
On October 8, 2011, Elton John performed his 3000th concert at Caesars Palace.
In 2011, the White Tie & Tiara Ball raised £5 million for Elton John's foundation, bringing the total raised by the balls to £45 million. Guests included Sarah Ferguson, Elizabeth Hurley, and George Michael.
On February 3, 2012, Elton John visited Costa Rica for the first time, performing at the National Stadium.
On June 4, 2012, Elton John performed at Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, playing a three-song set.
In July 2012, the album Good Morning to the Night, containing remixes of songs recorded in the 1970s by Australian group Pnau, was released and reached number one in the UK.
By 2012, Elton John had changed his position and become a supporter of same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom.
In 2012, Elton John performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert outside Buckingham Palace.
On January 11, 2013, Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John, Elton John and David Furnish's younger son, was born via the same surrogate.
In February 2013, Elton John performed a duet with Ed Sheeran at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
In September 2013, Elton John received the first Brits Icon Award for his "lasting impact" on the culture of the United Kingdom. He performed a duet of "Sad Songs (Say So Much)" with Rod Stewart.
In September 2013, Elton John's 31st album, The Diving Board, was released and reached number three in the UK and number four in the US.
In 2013, Elton John received the first Brits Icon award in recognition of his "lasting impact" on UK culture.
In 2013, Elton John released "The Diving Board" album.
In a January 2014 interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke of Elton John to show that there was no discrimination against gays in Russia, calling him an extraordinary person.
In March 2014, same-sex marriage became legal in the United Kingdom.
On 13 December 2014, Elton John appeared at Watford's Vicarage Road with his husband and sons for the opening of the "Sir Elton John stand".
On December 21, 2014, Elton John and David Furnish married in Windsor, Berkshire, on the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership.
By 2014, The Lion King had grossed over $6 billion and became the top-earning title in box-office history for both stage productions and films.
In 2014, Elton John launched the Elton John Sports Fund to help citizens with training and competition costs for over 50 sports.
In 2014, Elton John married David Furnish after same-sex marriage was legalized in England and Wales.
In 2014, Elton John said Jesus would have been in favor of same-sex marriage.
In a 2014 interview, Elton John attributed his sobriety to the Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel duet "Don't Give Up" from 1986.
In May 2015, Elton John met President Barack Obama in the White House.
On 24 September 2015, the Associated Press reported that Vladimir Putin called Elton John and invited him to meet in the future to discuss LGBT rights in Russia.
In October 2015, it was announced that Elton John would release his 32nd studio album, Wonderful Crazy Night, on 5 February 2016. The album's first single, "Looking Up", was released in the same month.
As of December 2015, Billy Elliot had been seen by over 5.25 million people in London and nearly 11 million people worldwide, grossing over $800 million and winning over 80 theatre awards internationally.
In February 2016, Elton John's 32nd studio album, Wonderful Crazy Night, was released. This marked John's first full album recorded with his touring band since 2006's The Captain & the Kid.
In April 2016, after 4,566 performances, the London production of Billy Elliot the Musical closed.
During the 2016 presidential election, Elton John supported Hillary Clinton's campaign, performing at Clinton's fundraiser concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
In 2016, Elton John announced his intention to vote Remain during the UK's European Union referendum on Instagram, sharing an image with the words "build bridges not walls".
In January 2017, Elton John declined an invitation to attend Donald Trump's inauguration, citing his British nationality.
On January 26, 2017, it was announced that Elton John would compose the score for the Broadway musical version of The Devil Wears Prada.
In April 2017, Elton John was discharged from hospital after two nights of intensive care for contracting a bacterial infection during his return flight home from a South American tour in Santiago, Chile.
Due to a bacterial infection contracted in April 2017, Elton John was forced to cancel all of his shows scheduled for April and May 2017.
In June 2017, Elton John appeared in The American Epic Sessions, recording "Two Fingers of Whiskey" live on the restored first electrical sound recording system from the 1920s.
In September 2017, Donald Trump referred to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un as "Little Rocket Man" during his first address to the United Nations.
In September 2017, Elton John played a major role as himself in the action movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
In November 2017, Elton John commented on his 50-year partnership with Bernie Taupin.
In 2017, Elton John appeared as a fictionalized version of himself alongside Taron Egerton in the film Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
In 2017, Sheila Eileen, Elton John's mother, passed away.
On January 24, 2018, Elton John announced his retirement from touring and a three-year farewell tour, citing family reasons.
In May 2018, Elton John visited Armenia and was overwhelmed with the kindness and humanity shown to him by the Armenian people.
In September 2018, Elton John's farewell tour began in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He also reportedly signed an agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) to represent his new music and work from the last 50 years.
In 2018, Elton John began his final tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road", which later became the highest-grossing tour ever at the time.
In 2018, Elton John's John Lewis & Partners Christmas advert, titled "The Boy & The Piano", was shown in the UK. It shows him reminiscing about his life and career in reverse, culminating with Christmas Day in the 1950s when he received a piano for Christmas from his mother.
In May 2019, Paramount Pictures released Rocketman, a biopic about Elton John's life from his childhood to the 1980s. Dexter Fletcher directed the film, starring Taron Egerton as Elton John.
In July 2019, Elton John stated in an Instagram post that he had been sober for 29 years.
In October 2019, Elton John released "Me", which he described as his first and only autobiography. Taron Egerton narrated the audiobook version, with Elton John reading the prologue and epilogue.
In 2019, Elton John received the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Song for "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", shared with Bernie Taupin.
In 2019, Elton John released "Me: Elton John Official Autobiography", which was later the subject of a lawsuit from Renate Blauel in 2020.
In 2019, Elton John said the Brexit vote and the way it had been handled had made him ashamed.
In 2019, President Emmanuel Macron appointed Elton John a chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Also in 2019, John was featured on a series of UK postage stamps issued by the Royal Mail.
In 2019, the biopic "Rocketman", dramatizing Elton John's life and career, was released.
In his 2019 autobiography Me, Elton John stated that he had received many death threats as a result of his statements on religion. Neal Horsley was arrested for making terrorist threats but the charges were dropped.
In the 2019 Sunday Times Rich List, Elton John was estimated to have a fortune of £320 million, making him one of the 10 wealthiest people in the British music industry.
On February 16, 2020, Elton John's first show at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand was cut short due to walking pneumonia. He lost his voice during the show but was cleared to perform the next show on February 19.
In October 2020, Elton John called attention to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in an Instagram post.
In 2020, Elton John helped pay for his former fiancee, Linda Woodrow's, medical fees upon her request. They had lost contact 50 years previously.
In 2020, Elton John reflected on recording his 1992 album "The One" sober, noting it was a difficult but ultimately successful experience.
In 2020, Elton John was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, further recognizing his services to music and charity.
In 2020, Renate Blauel sued Elton John for writing about their relationship in his 2019 autobiography Me: Elton John Official Autobiography. The case was settled later the same year.
In early 2020, Elton John played piano on Ozzy Osbourne's rock ballad "Ordinary Man", released on Osbourne's album of the same name. On May 29, 2020, his duet with Lady Gaga, "Sine from Above", from her album Chromatica, was released.
On June 12, 2021, Elton John released "Regimental Sgt. Zippo". Recorded in 1968 as his debut album, it was shelved in favor of 1969's Empty Sky and released vinyl-only for Record Store Day.
In September 2021, Elton John contributed to the charity tribute album "The Metallica Blacklist" by backing Miley Cyrus on a cover of the Metallica song "Nothing Else Matters".
On September 1, 2021, Elton John announced his new collaboration album, "The Lockdown Sessions", made during the first COVID-19 lockdown. The album would be released in October 2021.
In October 2021, "Cold Heart (PNAU remix)" peaked at number one in the UK, marking Elton John's first UK number one in 16 years since 2005's "Ghetto Gospel". This achievement made him the first solo artist to have top 10 singles in the UK in six different decades.
In October 2021, Elton John required hip surgery after falling awkwardly on a hard surface.
In October 2021, Elton John was named in the Pandora Papers, which alleged a secret financial deal of politicians and celebrities using tax havens to avoid paying owed taxes.
On October 22, 2021, Elton John released the collaboration album "The Lockdown Sessions". Artists featured on the album include Eddie Vedder, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X, Gorillaz, Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Stevie Wonder, Rina Sawayama, Charlie Puth, and Stevie Nicks.
On November 29, 2021, Elton John and Ed Sheeran released "Merry Christmas", a duet single for charity, drawing inspiration from the 2003 film Love Actually. The UK profits from the song were donated to the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Ed Sheeran Suffolk Music Foundation.
In 2021, Elton John became the first solo artist with UK top 10 singles across six decades, marking a significant achievement in his career.
In 2021, Elton John collaborated with young artists on the album The Lockdown Sessions and interviewed them on his Apple Music radio show Rocket Hour.
In 2021, Elton John released "The Lockdown Sessions" album, adding to his extensive discography.
In 2021, Elton John said that his requests to meet with Boris Johnson regarding Brexit and touring visas for musicians were ignored.
In January 2022, Elton John continued his farewell tour for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with his first show back taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In March 2022, Elton John performed "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" at the memorial service for Australian cricketer Shane Warne.
In March 2022, to celebrate his 75th birthday, Elton John released a digitally remastered version of his Diamonds compilation album on streaming platforms.
On 4 June 2022, Elton John was projected on to the facade of Buckingham Palace playing "Your Song" (pre-recorded at Windsor Castle) at the Platinum Party at the Palace to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
In August 2022, Elton John collaborated with Britney Spears on the song "Hold Me Closer", which marked Spears' first new musical release in six years. The song achieved commercial success upon release.
After the death of Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022, Elton John paid tribute to her during a show, praising her leadership.
In October 2022, the musical "Tammy Faye", for which Elton John wrote the music, opened at the Almeida Theatre in London, England. The book was written by James Graham and the lyrics by Jake Shears.
In November 2022, Elton John was among the people interviewed for the documentary film If These Walls Could Sing, directed by Mary McCartney, about the recording studios at Abbey Road.
On 9 December 2022, Elton John left Twitter, following changes to its rules made by new owner Elon Musk, citing concerns about misinformation.
At a 2022 concert in Indianapolis, Elton John credited the family of Ryan White for helping him get sober.
In 2022, after Elton John performed at the White House, President Joe Biden surprised him by presenting him with the National Humanities Medal.
On February 23, 2023, The Elton John AIDS Foundation donated $125,000 via United24 to purchase ten biochemistry analysers to help ensure Ukrainians living with HIV can access quality care and treatment.
On 20 June 2023, Elton John said the reaction to Phillip Schofield's secret affair with a younger colleague was "totally homophobic."
On June 25, 2023, Elton John headlined the Glastonbury Festival, closing the festival with a two-hour performance on the Pyramid Stage. During the show, "Pinball Wizard" was played live for the first time in over 10 years. The performance drew the festival's largest-ever TV viewing figures in the UK.
On 17 July 2023, Elton John gave evidence as a defense witness at Kevin Spacey's sexual assault trial.
On July 8, 2023, Elton John performed the final concert of his farewell tour in Stockholm, Sweden, at the Tele2 Arena. At the time, the tour was the highest-grossing tour ever.
On July 8, 2023, Elton John's farewell tour ended in Stockholm, Sweden.
In 2023, Elton John addressed a cross-party gathering of politicians at Westminster and said that the winner of the next general election could help to eradicate AIDS worldwide by the end of the decade.
In 2023, Elton John's final tour, "Farewell Yellow Brick Road", concluded, having become the highest-grossing tour ever at the time.
On October 1, 2024, Elton John made a surprise appearance at the United States premiere of his documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. He performed "Tiny Dancer", marking his first public performance since the end of his retirement tour.
In December 2024, Elton John made public his opposition to marijuana legalization, describing it as one of the greatest mistakes of our time, noting his own past drug use.
In December 2024, Madame Tussauds revealed a new wax work of Elton John, featuring him in his 1970s heyday, suspended mid-air over his rhinestone piano in his signature handstand move.
On December 1, 2024, Elton John revealed that he had lost his eyesight due to a severe eye infection contracted in July, leaving him blind in his right eye and with limited vision in his left.
During the 2024 United States presidential election, Elton John assisted Joe Biden at the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center in New York.
In 2024, Elton John became the 19th person to achieve EGOT status after winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for Elton John: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.
In 2024, Elton John returned to publicly supporting the Labour Party at the general election, endorsing the party's leader Keir Starmer to become prime minister.
In 2024, Elton John was named Time Magazine's Icon of the Year.
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