One of the most highly acclaimed artists on the planet, Sir Elton John CBE has sold over 250 million records across the globe, with 31 platinum/multi-platinum albums and 38 gold albums. His chart topper, ‘Candle in the Wind’, dedicated to the memory of close friend, Princes Diana, holds the world record for the highest selling single of all time. Sir Elton has performed over 4,000 times across the world, selling tens of millions of tickets since his first tour in the 70s, charting a career that has spanned over 5 decades and 80 countries.
Knighthood aside, the flamboyant artist’s achievements are extensive, landing him in the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; some of his several accolades include the Best British Male Artist BRIT Award, Rockefeller Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award and Billboard Magazine ‘Legend of Live’ Award. In 2004, he became a Fellow of the British Academy of Songwriters and Composers.
From 1973 to 2000 he won 12 Ivor Novello Awards and was nominated for the Grammys, winning 5 out of 11 times; he also received a Grammy Legend Award in 2001. The Grammy Hall of Fame includes 3 of Elton’s albums including the 1970 eponymous album. With a Tony and an Oscar to boot, he’s certainly an artist who will go down as one of history’s all-time greatest.
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