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His various nicknames have different origins. His most popular nickname, "Rocket Man", is directly based off of his hit song from 1972 and is often considered his signature song. He is also commonly referenced as "Captain Fantastic", which originated from his first autobiographical album, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, released in 1975. His less-known nickname as "Piano Man" is more commonly attributed to fellow piano man Billy Joel, but in reality, Elton had made claim to the name first, in the subtle lyrics of another hit song from 1971, "Tiny Dancer". Rod Stewart gave him the nickname "Sharon", a name mostly fans call him, and in return, Elton calls Rod "Phyllis". He is also sometimes called "Hercules" by fanatics, based from his middle name and an unheard of song, "Hercules", from Honky Chateau (same album from which Rocket Man was from), but is used fairly rarely.
If you mean his name of "Elton John", he had taken "Elton" from Elton Dean, Bluesology [a small band he was in for a few years in the 60's before he broke of and became popular] saxophonist, and "John" from Long John Baldry, Bluesology lead singer. His middle name, "Hercules", actually did not originate from the mythological character, but from a horse in a comedy show he watched as a kid. He legally changed his name from his birth name "Reginald Kenneth Dwight" to "Elton Hercules John" in 1972.
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Why does Olivia newton-John have Elton Johns last name?
Actually Elton John has Olivia Newton John's name. Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight and changed it to Elton John.
What was Elton John's last single?
The last single released by and credited directly to Elton John was Calling It Christmas (with Joss Stone), released in 2007, from Elton John's Christmas Party. The last single featuring/involving Elton John was Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer) by Ironik feat. Elton John, released in 2009.
What is Elton John's middle name?
Hercules. Full name: Elton Hercules John. His previous name was Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
What is Elton John's original name?
Elton John's old name was Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
Who was the English blues singer in the 60's and 70's Elton John got his last name from this singer?
Long John Baldry
Why does Olivia newton-John have Elton Johns last name?
Actually Elton John has Olivia Newton John's name. Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight and changed it to Elton John.
What is the name of the Elton John song about a man dying?
Last Song
Who is Reginald Dwight better known as?
Reginald Dwight is Elton John's real name. Or his given name.
What was Elton John's last single?
The last single released by and credited directly to Elton John was Calling It Christmas (with Joss Stone), released in 2007, from Elton John's Christmas Party. The last single featuring/involving Elton John was Tiny Dancer (Hold Me Closer) by Ironik feat. Elton John, released in 2009.
What is Elton John's middle name?
Hercules. Full name: Elton Hercules John. His previous name was Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
What is Elton John's middle name?
Hercules. Full name: Elton Hercules John. His previous name was Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
What is Elton John's original name?
Elton John's old name was Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
Who is a famous 80's singer whose name starts with a J?
john elton john elton
Who was the English blues singer in the 60's and 70's Elton John got his last name from this singer?
Long John Baldry
What is Elton Brand's given first and last name?
His full name is Elton Tyron Brand.
What is the birth name of Lord Elton?
Ray Elton's birth name is Samuel Raymond Elton.
What is the last verse of Daniel that was removed by Elton John?
Elton himself did not remove the last verse; his producer was responsible for doing that.No one, to this date, knows the last verse of Daniel. It was lost forever, and even Bernie Taupin [Elton John's lyricist] has forgotten what the verse was.
