Elton John

Elton John, hailing from the United Kingdom, is an iconic singer, songwriter, and pianist who has carved out an indelible legacy in the panorama of international music. His career, spanning over five decades, has been embellished with groundbreaking achievements such as diamond, platinum, multi-platinum and gold albums, more than 50 Top 40 hits, and record sales exceeding 300 million worldwide. His discography includes 40 platinum or multi-platinum albums, 23 gold albums, making him one of the top-selling solo artists of all time. Most notably, his tribute song, 'Candle in the Wind 1997', sold over 33 million copies, making it the biggest-selling single of all time.

His remarkable discography is evidenced by his popularity on streaming platforms, where he garners substantial attention. His 2017 released track, "Cold Heart - PNAU Remix", is his most popular one, tallying more than 1.6 billion streams on Spotify. As of now, Elton John's songs collected more than 11.8 billion streams on Spotify, marking an astonishing achievement in digital music.

Beyond his unparalleled record sales and streaming success, Elton John's collaborative relationship with lyricist Bernie Taupin is a testimony to his creative prowess. Celebrating 50 years of their association, Elton's compilation of his greatest hits, Diamonds, has spent over 175 consecutive weeks in the UK album charts adding its 40th Top 40 album to his name. His illustrious discography was acknowledged when he was named the most successful male solo artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history in August 2018, with 67 entries, nine #1s, and 27 Top 10s.

In September 2018, Elton embarked on the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, his retirement from touring after over half a century on the road. His phenomenal live performances, over 4000 in total, have reached audiences across more than 80 countries and 5 continents.

In 2019, the celebrated musician's illustrious career and life were captured on the big screen in the award-winning motion picture, 'Rocketman' and his bestselling autobiography 'Me'. Off the stage, Elton John has made significant contributions through his AIDS Foundation, a leading non-profit organization that has raised over $450 million towards AIDS/HIV relief.

Elton's magnificent career has earned him countless awards and honors. These include six Grammys, with one as a Grammy Legend, a Tony, two Oscars, Best British Male Artist Brit, a slot in both the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame, 13 Ivor Novello awards, and a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II. In the 2020 New Year Honours list, he received one of the highest accolades, the Companion of Honour, joining a highly exclusive group of only 64 holders of this honor. Elton John's exemplary career stands as a beacon of musical inspiration, phenomenal success, and remarkable endurance.