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Opposing Views In Elton John's Life And Work
Elton John, also known as Reginald Kenneth Dwight, was a famous English musician who always strived for greatness. John was born of his mother and father, Stanley and Shelia Dwight, on March 25, 1947 in Pinner, Middlesex, England. The parents of this artist had different views of his career. Johns father was in the Royal Air Force and was not supportive, but his mother was the one who introduced him and helped him start his career in rock music. His passion for music all started at the early age of four when he taught himself how to play the piano. Royal Academy of Music in London helped John to improve and execute his skills with the youth scholarship that he had won when he was only eleven years of age. Since John had difficulties in relationship

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