Elton John Memorabilia – 11 Interesting Facts About the Music Legend

With several grammy awards and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star under his belt, Elton John is an iconic name in music history. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 alongside Rod Stewart and Duane Eddy and has an Oscar for his soundtrack work. Fans can commemorate the singer and his achievements with Elton John memorabilia.

 

Check out these interesting facts about the musician as you add to your collectibles.

 

1. His Name Is Not Really Elton John

 

Like many other celebrities, Elton John is his stage name. The “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” singer’s birth name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight.

 

The name Elton comes from saxophonist Elton Dean, and John tributes vocalist Long John Baldry. He has a middle name, which is Hercules. It comes from the name of a horse in a popular British television show.

 

2. He Donates to His Elton John AIDS Foundation When Doing Private Events

 

Elton John is available for private performances. He charges more than one million dollars, but he donates the funds to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

 

3. His Official Title Is the Name Sir Elton John CBE

 

In 1995, Queen Elizabeth II granted the musician CBE, an acronym for Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Three years later, the Queen knighted him for his musical and charitable contributions, making his official title Sir Elton Hercules John CBE.

 

4. He Sang with John Lennon for His Final Performance

 

Elton John asked Lennon to sing a duet with him during a performance at Madison Square Garden in 1974. The pair sang three songs together, which would be the last time Lennon ever performed live.

 

5. John Did Not Originally Need Glasses

 

Elton John is known for his iconic glasses. However, the “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting” singer did not originally need them, as he required no prescription. He took inspiration for this style from Buddy Holly, who used to wear large glasses.

 

6. “Candle in the Wind” Honors Princess Diana

 

The song “Candle in the Wind” was originally written for Marilyn Monroe. However, John performed at Princess Diana’s funeral and rewrote the tune to dedicate to her.

 

7. He Is Featured on a Grunge Rock Song

 

Elton John makes an appearance on the grunge rock band Alice in Chains’ song “Black Gives Way to Blue” to honor Layne Staley, the late lead singer of the band.

 

8. He Is Godfather to Many Celebrity Children

 

John has influenced the musical world and also the celebrity world. He is the godfather of many children, including those of Elizabeth Hurley and Victoria Beckham.

 

9. He Was a Musical Prodigy

 

At the age of three, John taught himself how to play the piano. He received a coveted scholarship from the Royal Academy of Music in London at the age of 11.

 

However, Elton John’s career would start to take off when his band opened for Patti Labelle and the Isley Brothers through their tours of Europe.

 

10. He Has an Oscar for The Lion King

 

John worked on the soundtrack for The Lion King and received three Oscar nods at the 1995 Academy Awards. He won Best Original Song for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”

 

11. John Was Married Before He Met David Furnish

 

Elton John was going to marry Linda Woodrow, but Bernie Taupin convinced him he should not. A couple of years later, he would tie the knot with Renate Blauel in 1984. However, they divorced, and John met David Furnish in 1993. The pair have been together ever since.

 

Elton John Memorabilia

 

Elton John held many concerts and garnered many awards throughout his career. Additionally, he wrote several iconic tunes. You can commemorate his success with memorabilia and valuable collectibles.