British popular music performer, pianist and composer. Since 1967 he has been making music with his lyricist Bernie Taupin. Together they wrote more than 30 albums. Elton has sold more than 300 million copies of all his records, making him one of the most successful and highest-paid artists in the world. He has more than 50 Top 40 hits, including seven consecutive No. 1 albums in the United States. His 1997 single 'Candle in the Wind', a tribute to Princess Diana at her funeral, has sold more than 33 million copies and is the best-selling single in the UK and the US. 1998 the singer was given the title of Sir.
