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Elton John 엘튼 존

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Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, 25 March 1947) is a British singer, composer and pianist. An influential figure in popular culture, he is known for his flamboyant fashion, showmanship and songwriting partnership with the lyricist Bernie Taupin. With over 300 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. An EGOT winner, John's accolades include five Grammy Awards, two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award and the Kennedy Center Honors.

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Elton John (엘튼 존) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Universal Records.

Details

• Genre: rock music, pop rock, glam rock
• Awards: Officer of Arts and Letters, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Grammy Legend Award
• Birth Name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
• Birth Date: 25 March 1947
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Singer, composer and pianist
• Records Sold: over 300 million
• Professions: 록 · 팝 가수 겸 작곡가, 사회운동가
• Hollywood Walk of Fame: 1975년 10월 21일
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: 1994년

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Elton John; KoreaAPI uses 엘튼 존 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-19 · 6 verified snapshots.

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