On March 25th, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England a child was born. His name? Reginald Kenneth Dwight, but we know him as Elton John. Reginald was born a musician. How do I know this? Look at him! At age three Reginald began learning Piano and it really got him far when he was eleven. Reginald received a scholarship to the Royal Music Academy. Elton studied at the academy for a while. Then sometimes in the sixties Reginald began a band named "Bluesology." "Bluesology's" main members were Reginald Dwight, Elton Dean, and Long John Baldry. "Bluesology" became quite famous in '65 but Reginald broke up the band to start his solo career. Reginald knew that his name wasn't suitable for the music Biz sp he changed his name to Elton John. His new name, Elton John, came from the first name of previous band mates Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. At the start of Elton's solo career he recorded to major things: "Lady Samantha" and his first album "Empty Sky." "Lady Samantha" was never a huge......
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