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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.
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U.K. Celebrates Elton John With New Commemorative Coins
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etcanada.comElton John has officially been minted a star. On Monday, the U.K.’s Royal Mint, in partnership with Universal Music Group’s Bravado merch division, revealed a new set of John-inspired commemorative coins.
RELATED: Elton John Launches YouTube ‘Classic Concert Series’ To Raise Money For COVID-19 Relief According to Billboard, John becomes the first solo artist to be celebrated with an official British coin. “It really is a fabulous honour to be recognized in this way,” John said in a statement. “The last few years have contained some of the most memorable moments of my career, and this is another truly humbling milestone on my journey.” The full range of coins designed by Bradley Morgan Johnson is minted in gold, silver, and other
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