Who Is Elton John?

Name: Who Is Elton John?
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Kirsten Anderson
ISBN: 9780593554494

Author: Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ

Series: Who Was?

Narrator: Daniel Henning

Unabridged: 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 11/02/2021

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Biographical, Music, Rock

Synopsis

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.

About The Author

Kirsten Anderson is a freelance writer and actress who lives in New York City with her charming Pomeranian, Sunflower.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kesley on October 02, 2017

This book gave a great overview of Elton John's life. It was very descriptive and gave me a bunch of information that I didn't know about him, like how he started out in a band and what his name originally was.......more

Goodreads review by Katie on September 19, 2019

I like it I learn something new every day......more

Goodreads review by Henry on March 04, 2023

The book was about the life of Elton John, who is famous for being a singer. My favorite part was when Elton John was finally allowed to marry David Furnish in 2014. My least favorite was when he couldn't get married before gay marriage was allowed.......more

Goodreads review by Nathaniel on May 06, 2016

I really didn't like it.......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on July 15, 2018

I was super excited Brenner picked this out! His first recognition was the "Who Was" series from Netflix. But then I told him the connection of Elton John to some of his favorite songs and movies. It was a great biography, also filled with snippets of historical information about the times and other......more