Elton John was born on March 25, 1947

Elton John turns 60 years old today, March 25th of 2007.

John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in suburb of London called Pinner, Middlesex.

Elton John has been one of the most successful recording artists in the history of pop music with millions of albums sold and over 50 top forty hits.

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Live performance of one of John's biggest hits - "Tiny Dancer" in 1971:



Elton John Trivia: Bernie Taupin was Elton John's songwriting partner for most his hit songs. Taupin wrote the lyrics, John wrote the music.