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A Quiz on Elton John - the Legend

Prabhakar Pillai
Sir Elton John is one of the most successful musicians of all time. Find out how much a fan you are with this short quiz.
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Interesting Fact
Elton began formal piano lessons at the tender age of 7. He bagged a junior scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at the age of 11.
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Did You Know?
The musician's middle name doesn't come from the hero of Greek mythology. Rather it comes from a horse with this name from a popular British sitcom - Steptoe and Son.
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Interesting Tidbit
In 1962, Elton formed a band 'Bluesology' with his friends. During the day he worked for a music publishing company. At night he performed solo gigs at a London hotel bar or worked with Bluesology.
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Quick Bite
The couple married in 1984 at a Sydney church after meeting 18 months previously while collaborating on the singer's Too Low for Zero album. However they divorced four years later.
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Do You Know?
The singer was born as Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947 at Pinner, Middlesex, England.
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Awesome Fact
In 1976, the singer became Watford's chairman and director. Additionally he made significant investments into the club.
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Amazing Fact
In 1970, "Your Song", of the self titled second album, Elton John, figured in top ten in UK and the US, his first ever hit single.
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Intriguing Fact
Lennon played "I Saw Her Standing There" at the famed Madison Square Garden on November 28, 1974, when he took the stage at an Elton John concert. Incidentally, it was the last song Lennon would ever perform for a paid audience.
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Incredible Fact
The musician has used Yamaha Disklavier grand pianos exclusively since the legend first played one several years ago.
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Awesome Fact
The legendary artist has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists ever.
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For Your Knowledge
Elton John's performances came under 'Rock n Roll' or 'Rock'. In the present they are considered 'Classic Rock'.
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Fun Fact
The song was an important part of the 2001 movie Moulin Rouge. It is sung by Ewan McGregor serenading Nicole Kidman.
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