Why is Elton John still remembered today?

Answer 1

If you are asking about him as a person, he is well-known for his charitable work, especially as an advocate for AIDS research and prevention, and for the many times he has performed on behalf of causes he supports (such as organizations that fight child poverty). And if you are asking about him as a performer and artist, Elton John has had an impressive record as a hit-maker over the decades-- nearly sixty of his songs made the top-40 charts, 27 of which went to the top-10, and 9 of which went to number one. Also, he has consistently reinvented himself to remain relevant in the face of changing styles of Pop Music; and to this day, when he tours, his concerts are sold out.

Answer 2

Compared to many pop/Rock Music artists, he writes his music with remarkable diversity and craftsmanship, employing unique and balanced harmonies, relatively complex musical structures, and a sensitivity to conveying the lyrics in both direct and ironic ways. He happens to also be a naturally gifted improviser on the keyboard.

Answer 3

Because many people admire the music he has made for the last forty years.