1967
First ever single was 'Scarecrow' written by Bernie Taupin. They went on to to become the most successful songwriting partnerships in the history of pop.
Founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992 and has raised over $200m to support programs around the world.
Elton reworked one of his songs 'Candle in the Wind' for his friend's funeral, Princess Diana in 1997, and it sold more than 30m copies.
Elton and David's children were born via the same surrogate using an egg donor. Both fathers donated sperm so they don't know which of them are the biological fathers.
Brit Awards
1986 - Outstanding Contribution 1991 - British Male 1995 - Outstanding Contribution 1998 - Freddie Mercury Award
Golden Globes
1995 - Best Original Song - Can You Feel the Love Tonight? from The Lion King 2020 - Best Original Song - Love Me Again from Rocketman
Grammy Awards
1987 - Best Pop Group - That's What Friends Are For 1992 - Best Insrumental - Basque 1995 - Best Male Vocal - Can You Feel The Love Tonight 1998 - Best Male Vocal - Candle In The Wind 2001 - Best Musical Album - Aida
Oscars
1995 - Best Original Song - Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King
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