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For this particular article, we are going to learn more about the life, achievements, and watch collection of one of the most decorated musicians of the 20th century – Sir Elton John. In collaboration with his longtime writing partner, Bernie Taupin, who writes the lyrics while John composes the music, Elton John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.
In addition to his prodigious musical talent, John is also known for his theatrical on-stage costumes, many of which prominently feature jewelry, so it may not come as a complete surprise to find out that he is something of a watch aficionado. But how did Elton John come to be the artist we all know and love today?
Elton John’s Early Years
Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25th, 1947 in Pinner, Greater London, England to Stanley, a career military officer, and Sheila, a homemaker. Both of his parents were musically inclined and often brought home records for their young son to listen to, exposing him to a wide variety of different musical styles.
John started playing his grandmother’s piano as a young child and demonstrated a prodigious talent, being able to play classical pieces by ear within his first year of playing. By the age of seven, he began formal piano lessons, and by the age of 11, he had won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music.
Beginnings in Show Business
At the age of 15, along with the help of his mother and his stepfather, as his mother had divorced and remarried by this time, Elton was hired to play the piano at a nearby pub, the Northwood Hills Hotel, several nights a week. And even though his vision was perfectly fine, he began wearing glasses in order to imitate one of his idols, the late, great Buddy Holly.
In 1962, along with some friends, John started a band, Bluesology, and divided his time between working as a gofer for local music publishing company during the day and playing gigs in the evening. By the mid-1960s, Bluesology was serving as a backing band for a variety of American and British R and B artists, including The Isley Brothers and Long John Baldry.
In 1967, John answered an ad that would forever change the course of musical history in “New Musical Express” magazine. He was asked to write music from lyrics by Bernie Taupin, beginning a partnership that still continues today and is considered to be one of the most successful in modern musical history.
Breakthrough Success and Mainstream Stardom
The collaboration between the two would result in John releasing his debut album, “Empty Sky,” in England in 1969. Though the album sold moderately well, it was not successful enough to attempt to release it in America, and none of the songs on it are ones that John is really remembered for today.
However, his second album, which was entitled “Elton John,” produced a number of hits, including “Take Me to the Pilot” and “Your Song,” which is still played on the radio and used in films and television shows even today. This was the record that would begin to establish his credentials as an international superstar.
John would continue to remain active in the 1970’s and 80’s, writing and recording some of the era’s most memorable songs, including “Crocodile Rock,” “Daniel,” “Honky Cat,” “I’m Still Standing,” “Tiny Dancer,” and a plethora of other hits. He is frequently sampled by hip-hop artists even today and has spoken enthusiastically about this fact, having even worked previously with Eminem, with both artists being applauded for their efforts.
He also enjoys collaborating with younger artists, such as Dua Lipa most recently, and has spoken openly about the fact that, unlike a lot of other “legacy” artists, he loves being asked to collaborate by younger artists.
Over the course of his career, Elton John has gone to release an astounding 31 studio albums, five collaborative albums, and ten soundtrack albums to either films or musical theater projects. He still continues to maintain an active career as a touring musician and is married to his husband, David Furnish, to whom he has been married since 2014. The couple shares two sons, Zachary and Elijah, and when not working on music, John is frequently involved in charity work, especially with regards to AIDS research.
What Kind of Watches Are in Elton John’s Watch Collection?
One of Elton John’s trademarks is his flamboyant style, so it stands to reason that some of his watches would be equally luxurious. He is known for owning a Chopard Imperiale, a Platinum Rolex Day-Date, and a Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex, among other timepieces. Though these three watches are the three he has been most prominently photographed wearing, it can be stated with near certainty that they are far from the only three watches in his personal collection.
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