Elton John

Feb 17, 2011 8:00 pm | Thursday

Pop / Rock

Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, England and immediately after leaving school Elton began his path in the music industry. His first band, Bluesology, was formed in 1961. He would later take his stage name from the Bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean and their charismatic frontman, Long John Baldry. Elton John was introduced to Bernie Taupin in 1967 by Ray Williams at Liberty Records. Amazingly, their first compositions were conducted by mail. In 1968 they became staff songwriters for Dick James' DJM label, farming out music to budding pop stars.

Elton John is coming to:

Eugene, OR

@ Matthew Knight Arena, Feb 17

• Elton John