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May 31, 2019 · We spoke with 'Rocketman' director Dexter Fletcher about what in the movie is based on a true story about Elton John's life and what isn't. Here's what he had to say about the...
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- How He Met John Reid
- Was Elton John A Piano Prodigy as A Child?
- Did Elton John's Parents Divorce When He Was A teenager?
- Was Elton John's Dad That Bad?
- Did Elton John's Parents Really Not Support His Dream of Becoming A Musician?
- Did Elton's Father Forbid Him from Wearing Suede Boots as A teenager?
- Does Taron Egerton Sing in Rocketman?
- Did Elton John Really Write "Your Song" in minutes?
- Did Elton John Have A Crush on Writing Partner Bernie Taupin?
- Was It Elton John's Idea to Change His Name?
- Was John Reid The First Man That Elton John Slept with?
Yes. The Rocketmantrue story confirms that Elton, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, developed an early interest in piano and reportedly taught himself how to play. He performed "The Skater's Waltz" at the age of 3 after learning it by ear. It became clear that he was blessed with an incredible gift.
Yes. They divorced when he was 14 and his mother was granted custody. Prior to that, his father, Stanley Dwight, was at times physically absent due to his career in the Royal Air Force, leaving Elton to largely be raised my his mother, Sheila, and maternal grandmother, Ivy Harris. By the age of 15, his mother had remarried, tying the knot with a lo...
Rocketman portrays Elton John's father, Stanley Dwight (Steven Mackintosh), as being a disinterested and physically absent parent who leaves his son longing for affection and approval. The attention he does give his son, who was then known as Reggie Dwight, comes in the form of scolding him when he touches his coveted record collection. The portray...
In the movie, Elton's grandma Ivy is pretty much the only one in the family who supports his dream. In researching the Rocketmantrue story, we discovered that both of Elton's parents were musical. His father, Stanley Dwight, had been a trumpet player with the Bob Millar Band, which had a reputation for performing at military dances. They both suppo...
This is what Rocketman leads us to believe, reasoning that it's what gives rise to Elton's wild wardrobe as an adult. However, Elton's stepmother says that his father let him buy whatever clothes he wanted, even opening an account at a London clothing store where he could purchase whatever he desired. According to biographer Philip Norman, what bri...
Yes, actor Taron Egerton sings Elton John's songs that we hear in Rocketman, and he also performed them for the movie's soundtrack. As for the piano playing, he does some bits but most is done by experienced piano players. The soundtrack includes the new song "(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again", a duet that he performs with Elton John.
Yes. Author Philip Norman revealed this little known fact in his biography of the singer. After lyricist Bernie Taupin scribbled down the words to "Your Song" at the breakfast table, Elton wrote the music in a matter of minutes at his mother's residence.
No. Elton John first met his longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, in 1967 when they both responded to an advertisement for songwriters in the British pop magazine New Musical Express. He was still going by his birth name of Reggie Dwight back then. Liberty Records was looking for talent, but Elton initially failed his audition. However, he ...
No. Music publisher Stephen James, son of Dick James, suggested that he change his name from Reg Dwight. "I said to him, 'We can't put [your album] out under the name Reg Dwight. It's not a very awe-inspiring name.'" Elton came up with his new name by combining the names of Elton Dean, the sax player in his band Bluesology, and Long John Baldry, th...
Yes. According to Elton, the film's depiction of John Reid being the first man that he slept with is historically accurate. In real life, they reportedly moved in together shortly after meeting, while in the movie it doesn't happen as quickly.
May 31, 2019 · “It’s obviously not all true, but it’s the truth,” the 72-year-old musician, who is an executive producer for the movie, wrote in an essay for the Guardian this week. Here are the...
Jun 1, 2019 · While Rocketman is open about its use of creative license, all the main characters are based on real people. Below, read more about the cast, the people they portrayed and how the film's...
Jun 1, 2019 · In Rocketman the longtime musical partners' relationship seems to be purely kismet—and while the real-life version relies on quite a lot of coincidence, it's more akin to a set-up.
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Dec 28, 2023 · Rocketman takes many liberties with the true story of Sir Elton John, adjusting events and timelines to fit the artistic vision of the film. The movie prioritizes emotional payoff over...
May 29, 2019 · Are Elton John’s songs really so personal? Did he really try to kill himself? We separate truth from artistic license in Rocketman.
