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Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful solo artists of all time. Elton has achieved 1 diamond, 32 platinum or multi-platinum, and 21 gold albums, over 70 Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide.
John was raised in Pinner and learned to play piano at an early age, winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, where he studied for five years. He formed the blues band Bluesology in 1962, but left in 1967 to embark on a solo career and met Taupin the same year.
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Jun 26, 2023 · By Maddy Shaw Roberts. Classic FM’s Tim Lihoreau met Sir Elton John at his old alma mater to talk music education, his ‘mystical’ song-writing process and how the Royal Academy of Music has changed since 1958.
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Dec 16, 2021 · December 16, 2021. By. Tim Peacock. Elton John -Photo: Michael Covac/Getty Images for EJAF. London’s Royal Academy of Music has announced a new program which will promote global...
Endorsed by world-renowned singer, pianist, and composer Elton John, an alumnus of the Royal Academy of Music, the Global Exchange Programme will primarily be supported by an existing fund created by Elton to provide scholarships for talented musicians.
