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Elton John

Elton John's real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight. He was born on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England.
Elton John has declared that he was bisexual in 1976 in an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine. He had a rather bold move : it was very rare at that time. He first had a love affair with David Furnish. They have adopted two children : Elijah Daniel, Joseph Furnish-John.
He also created a foundation to fight AIDS and fight against discrimination. In forty years he has sold over 300 million albums and 400 million records.
In 1998 he is represented as the biggest seller of all time and on October 8, 2011, he crossed the 3000 mark for public concerts around the world.
In the 70s Elton John admitted he was homosexual and often disguised himself.
The 80s remain the less fabulous decade in Elton John's career. Then, he fell into alcohol and drug problems,
He also composed a song for a famous Disney movie called "The Lion King".
On July 15, 2014, he announced on stage in Carcassonne the end of his career but his press secretary said it was a joke.

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