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Are you a huge Elton John fan? Challenge yourself with trivia questions on the life of this musical legend, with this quiz!
Over the course of his career, about how many records has he sold?
10 million
500 thousand
300 million
No wonder his is known as a music legend and one of the world's greatest live performers!
50 million
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What is his given first name?
Donald
Brady
Reginald
Originally named Reginald Kenneth Dwight, Elton later changed his name!
George
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When did he first play the piano?
22 years old
19 years old
3 years old
He astonished his family by sitting at the piano and playing The Skater's Waltz by ear!
30 years old
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Where did he study when he was young?
NYU
Britain Music School
The Royal Academy of Music
He was awarded a scholarship at 11 and attended the Academy on Saturdays for 4 years following!
UCLA
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What genre can Elton John be classified as?
Jazz
Hip Hop
Reggae
Rock 'n' roll
Elton John is a cultural icon, a cornerstone of the world of rock ’n’ roll. John has shown an uncanny knack for crafting unforgettable hooks to accompany the lyrics of his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin!
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Who performed with Elton at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Day in 1974?
Jim Carey
Ray Charles
John Lennon
It was John Lennon's final onstage performance!
Prince
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While performing onstage, Elton liked to what?
Dress up
He has dressed up as the Statue of Liberty, Mozart, the Eiffel Tower and Donald Duck!
Do gymnastics
Give speeches
Juggle
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This song appeared in the iconic film, Almost Famous.
Going to California
Tiny Dancer
Almost Famous is a classic movie about the tour life of a band and its following! It starts Kate Hudson and Zooey Deschanel among many others!
Smooth Criminal
Dreams
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How many performances has he held at Madison Square Garden?
Only one.
64
Elton holds the record for the greatest number of performances at New York's Madison Square Garden, with 64. His 60th appearance there took place on his 60th birthday, and gave him the record!
None, he won't play there.
10
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Who makes the pianos that Elton uses?
Yamaha
Including the famous Red Piano, and the Million Dollar Piano. The latter features more than 68 LED video screens and took almost four years to make. It weighs nearly 3,200 pounds!
Motorolla
Samsung
Sony
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Which of theses artists has Elton toured several times with?
Paul McCartney
Billy Joel
There is, however, no rivalry between the pair! Elton stated that "He is Mr Piano Man, I am Miss Piano Man.”
Michael Jackson
Brett Lee
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What is the name of the movie of his live concert at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace?
Tiny Dance Show
Million Dollar Piano
The concert will be shown in a total of 1,200 cinemas, in over 40 countries!
Night Lights
Tiny Dancer
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Who is his longtime song-writing partner?
Michael Moore
Bernie Taupin
He started off working as a songwriter for Liberty Records. This is the beginning of his songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin!
Prince
Michael Jackson
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In 1974 Elton released what album?
Miracle Love
Tiny Dancer
Greatest Hits
John’s 1974 album is one of the 21 best-selling albums of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, with more than 16 million copies sold!
Space Exploration
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Who is Elton's godchild?
Jenna Hudson
Sean Lennon
Son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This shows how close the two were!
Jada Smith
Marty Lee
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Who else is his godchild?
Jenny Jackson
Mason Kardashian
Romeo Beckham
Son of Victoria Beckham (from Spice Girls) and David Beckham (the world famous soccer player)!
Elisa McCartney
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In 2005, Elton has a civil partnership ceremony with who?
Mark Lancaster
David Furnish
The two have civil partnership ceremony after spending 12 years together!
Will Seymore
Jim Carey
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In July of 2013, Elton canceled his European tour. Why?
He was done with music
He caught the flu
For a family emergency
Appendicitis
In 2013 he got appendicitis and need surgery! The year prior, Elton became seriously ill with a respiratory infection and was hospitalized in LA
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Who was “Candle in the Wind” dedicated as tribute to?
Mike Donelly
Princess Diana
The song was originally written for Marilyn Monroe!
John Lennon
Prince
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What did Elton name his record company?
Rocket Records
After his song He started the company in 1973. The label released Neil Sedaka's comeback songs!
Easy Street Records
Dim Mak Records
Big Money Records
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Which Beatles song did Elton take to number one in 1975?
Rocket Man
Yellow Submarine
Magical
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Elton had a very close relationship with John Lennon and often did covers of the Beatles songs!
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Who did Elton perform a duet with at the 2010 Grammys?
Lady Gaga
The two performed a duet, singing a mash-up of Gaga's 'Speechless' and John's 'Your Song!'
Beyonce
Michael Jackson
Stephen Tyler
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In the history of American charts how does he rank in most successful artists?
10th
1st
3rd
Behind only Elvis Presley and the Beatles!
20th
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How many times has Elton been nominated for a Grammy?
10
2
none!
34
Elton has won 12 Ivor Novello Awards between 1973 and 2000, been nominated for a Grammy Award 34 times , and received the Grammy Legend Award in 2001!
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When did Elton change his name?
1974
1980
1967
Elton took his name from the Bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean, and their lead singer, Long John Baldry!
2001
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What was the name of his self-titled breakthrough album?
Move Man
Greatest Hits
Your Song
1970 Elton record this album and his hit song “Your Song” which introduced him to international fame!
Space Ecploration
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Elton started The Elton John ____ Foundation in 1992?
Nature
Cancer
Vaccine
AIDS
His pioneering charity dedicated to breakthrough work on behalf of those around the world suffering from HIV and related illnesses!
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He was placed in the 7th on the list of “100 Most Powerful Celebrities” by what magazine?
Rolling Stones
People Mag
Forbes
It was in Forbes annual list released in 2007 by the Sunday Times, sharing that Elton has an estimated earning of $53 million.
Record Mag
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Elton's “Your Song” was used in what popular film?
Coming Home
Happy Feet
Are We There Yet
Moulin Rouge
Sung by Ewan McGregor in the popular film, 'Moulin Rouge' which profiles performers in a Burlesque club in Paris!
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Rolling Stone placed him in what place of their list of “Biggest Moneymakers”?
50th
70th
1st
5th
In Rolling Stone's 5th annual list, Elton made 5th place with an estimated income of $48.9 million!
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Which is a famous song of Elton's?
Stairway To Heaven
Jet Set
Tiny Dancer
The track appeared in the movie, Almost Famous!
Beat It
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What was Elton's middle name changed to?
Samuel
Marty
Hercules
His real middle name he was given at birth was Dwight!
Nelson
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Which of Elton's tracks is relative to space?
Tiny Dancer
Rocket Man
The inspiration for Bernie Taupin's lyrics, however, was the short story The Rocket Man, written by Ray Bradbury. The sci-fi author's tale is told from the perspective of a child, whose astronaut father has mixed feelings at leaving his family in order to do his job!
Your Song
Going To California
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What did Elton receive from Queen Elizabeth II?
Knighthood
Elton received knighthood in 1998 for “services to music and charitable services,” making his Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE!
An expensive jewel
A condo in England
A ticket to visit her.
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You Got:
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