Elton John
Elton John, born Reg Dwight in 1947, is a legendary British singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his flamboyant style and prolific career spanning over five decades. He rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like 'Rocket Man' and 'Candle in the Wind,' becoming a cultural icon. John's partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin produced some of the most enduring songs in music history. Beyond his musical achievements, he has been a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV/AIDS awareness, founding the Elton John AIDS Foundation. In recent news, he collaborated with Brandi Carlile on a duets album, showcasing his enduring creativity and desire to push artistic boundaries.
Born on Mar 25, 1947 (78 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 8.33 | 0.13% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 96,604 | $2,700,000 | 3,842$ |
| Taiwan | 2 | 7.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 55,712 | $670,000 | 1,567$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 39,242 | 39 | $7,800 | 8$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 3,687 | $210,000 | 161$ |
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,831 | $1,700,000 | 1,334$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 628,066 | 492 | $5,500 | 4$ |
| Totals | 9 | 135,197,565 | 186,365 | $5,293,300 | 6,916$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Montenegro:
He is involved in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers alongside Elton John.
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United Kingdom:
Elton John is also suing Associated Newspapers with Prince Harry and others.
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Canada:
Elton John makes a cameo in the film.
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Taiwan:
Elton John makes an appearance in Spinal Tap II.
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Taiwan:
Watford are to wear a special Elton John-inspired kit to mark the approaching 50th anniversary of the global pop icon becoming chairman.
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New Zealand:
Elton John is one of the big-name visitors who stayed at Noah's Hotel.
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Monaco:
Elton John is a British star who has been a regular at a restaurant in Nice and has faced health issues recently.
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United Kingdom:
Elton John is known for his classic song Crocodile Rock, which Alison Balsom would choose for karaoke.
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United Kingdom:
UK music fans may recall him riding on to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage on a giant fake horse while performing just ahead of Sir Elton John's farewell gig at the festival in 2023.
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Portugal:
Elton John has criticized the UK government for not protecting artists' copyright rights.
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