Iconic Rock Singer, With 10 No. 1 Hits, Turns 79 Today

Very few artists have dominated the music industry for as long and with such consistency as Elton John, whose career has spanned multiple decades and genres.

The beloved rock star, best known for hits like "Rocket Man", "Tiny Dancer", and "Your Song", turns 79 today, on March 25, 2026.

Elton John—real name Reginald Dwight—was born in Pinner, England in 1947 and began his career as a musician at just fifteen years old, when he was hired to play the piano in a local bar. He would cover...