Name: Who Is Elton John?
ISBN: 9780448488462

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Why This Clicks

Piano to Spotlight

From childhood piano to rock stardom, Elton John’s musical range makes for a lively life story.

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Classical piano roots meeting a lasting love of rock and roll
Songs spanning pop, Broadway, and film

Expect

A biographical look at talent, personality, and distinctive stage style
A career told through music and public flair

Book Details

Authors: Kirsten Anderson
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: March 22, 2016
Format: Paperback
Theme: Rock Music · Performers' Biographies for Kids
Reading lane: Rock Music

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Publisher Categories

Musicians' Lives for Kids
Performers' Biographies for Kids
Rock Music

About This Book

How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton's real love was rock and roll. He cut his first album in 1969 and has dominated the airwaves ever since with songs like "Your Song," "Crocodile Rock" and "Can...

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How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton's real love was rock and roll. He cut his first album in 1969 and has dominated the airwaves ever since with songs like "Your Song," "Crocodile Rock" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Known for his outlandish stage costumes and giant glasses, Elton John continues to write songs for Broadway musicals, Hollywood soundtracks, and Top-40 hits.