Elton John
UK
Born: 25 March 1947
Years Active: 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock, Country, Folk
Styles: Rock & Roll, Rock & Roll/Roots, Singer/Songwriter, Folk/Country Rock, Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock, Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, Album Rock, Hard Rock, AM Pop, Early Pop/Rock
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In terms of sales and lasting popularity, Elton John was the biggest pop superstar of the early '70s. Initially marketed as a singer/songwriter, John soon revealed he could craft Beatlesque pop and pound out rockers with equal aplomb. He could dip into soul, disco, and country, as well as classic pop balladry and even progressive rock. His versatility, combined with his effortless melodic skills, dynamic charisma, and flamboyant stage shows, made him the most popular recording artist of the '70s. Unlike many pop stars, John was able to sustain ...
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