Elton John is 79 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 25 March 1947.
English singer and pianist of Your Song, Rocket Man and Candle in the Wind, one of the best-selling musicians in history
Did you know?He is a lifelong supporter of Watford Football Club and served as the club's chairman for many years.
Quick facts
Date of birth25 March 1947
Age79
NationalityBritish
BirthplacePinner, United Kingdom
Occupationsinger, composer, film actor
Editor's Take:
Elton John is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. A shy piano prodigy from Pinner, he reinvented himself as a glittering showman. With lyricist Bernie Taupin he wrote Your Song, Rocket Man and Tiny Dancer. His flamboyant costumes and huge stadium shows defined 1970s pop. His Candle in the Wind 1997 became one of the biggest-selling singles ever. He has raised hundreds of millions for HIV and AIDS causes. He ended his touring life with a record-breaking farewell tour.
Key Milestones
1970: Your Song – breakthrough
1972: Rocket Man – hit
1975: Dodger Stadium – famous concerts
1992: AIDS Foundation – founded
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.
