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What was Elton John's name when he was back up for Patricia's label?
His real name is Reginald Dwight, so he was probably still known by this name, or else simply as 'Reg'. He only adopted the name Elton John in 1968, as a tribute to the saxophonist Elton Dean from his old band Bluesology and also to Long John Baldry, for whom Bluesology were backing group in the mid to late '60s.
Who did Elton John get his last name from?
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.
Who was in the band bluesology?
Today remembered as the very first band that Elton John was ever in, Bluesology has a much more venerable background than that biographical happenstance would lead one to believe. Originally started as a quartet in Middlesex just as the British blues revival was reaching younger musicians, Bluesology was part of the first-wave of British blues bands, predating bands such as the Rolling Stones and the Animals and were almost contemporaneous with Alexis Korner's original Blues Inc., although the group's members were younger. Reg Dwight (keyboards), Stuart Brown (guitar), Rex Bishop (bass), and Mick Inkpen (drums) were the core of the group when it first began playing around London, mostly backing visiting American stars such as Doris Troy, Major Lance, and the Blue Belles featuring Patti LaBelle, and also occasionally touring Europe, where British blues found itself held in high esteem (higher, perhaps, than it was at home). Long John Baldry later picked them up as his backing band following the dissolution of the Hoochie Coochie Men, and he expanded the group to a nonet, adding cornetist Marc Charig, saxman Elton Dean, and guitarist Neil Hubbard and Caleb Quaye. Reg Dwight quickly tired of working with Baldry and exited to embark on a solo career, ultimately changing his name to Elton John. When Baldry switched from R&B to ballads, the group split with him to embark on a solo career. When Baldry himself switched from R&B to pop ballads, the group struck out on its own again, with Stuart Brown as the defacto leader. Surprisingly, given their years in the business, Bluesology only ever cut three singles, two -- "Come Back Baby" and "Mister Frantic" -- for Fontana Records under their own name and a third -- "Since I Found You Baby" -- for Polydor as "Stu Brown and Bluesology." The group is remembered mostly for the Elton John connection (and several of its members did play on his records), but its singles have occasionally appeared on different anthologies and collections. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide ADVERTISEMENT
What are Alicia keys children's names?
Alicia Keys has a son named Egypt Daoud Dean
How old are Alicia Keys' children?
She and her husband have one son named Egypt Daoud Ibarr Dean. His birthday was October 14, 2010.
What movie and television projects has Elton Dean been in?
Elton Dean has: Performed in "Beat-Club" in 1965. Played himself in "Hoepla" in 1967. Played himself in "Omnibus" in 1967. Played himself in "Anatomy of Pop" in 1971. Played himself in "Love and Music" in 1971.
What is Elton Dean's birthday?
Elton Dean was born on October 28, 1945.
When was Elton Dean born?
Elton Dean was born on October 28, 1945.
When did Elton Dean die?
Elton Dean died on February 8, 2006 at the age of 60.
What was Elton John's name when he was back up for Patricia's label?
His real name is Reginald Dwight, so he was probably still known by this name, or else simply as 'Reg'. He only adopted the name Elton John in 1968, as a tribute to the saxophonist Elton Dean from his old band Bluesology and also to Long John Baldry, for whom Bluesology were backing group in the mid to late '60s.
How old is Elton Dean?
Elton Dean was born on October 28, 1945 and died on February 8, 2006. Elton Dean would have been 60 years old at the time of death or 69 years old today.
Who did Elton John get his last name from?
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.
Does Jackson Rathbone have a cat named Dean?
Yes he does have a cat named dean!!!!!!!!!!YES HE IS CAT NAME DEAN
Are 'Jimmy Dean' breakfasts named after James Dean?
no
Is there really a baseball player named Blake dean?
yes there is really a baseball player named Blake dean
Did Millvina Dean have a sister?
No, she only had a brother named Bertram Vere Dean.
What actors and actresses appeared in Dean of Darkness with Dean Cundey - 2013?
The cast of Dean of Darkness with Dean Cundey - 2013 includes: Dean Cundey as himself
