Who Is Elton John?
Paperback – Illustrated, March 22, 2016
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · March 22, 2016
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?
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- Who it’s for
- From childhood piano to rock stardom, Elton John’s musical range makes for a lively life story.
- Themes
- Elton John's rise to stardom, Rock and roll music, Songwriting and performance
- Genres
- Musicians' Lives for Kids, LGBTQ+ Lives & Stories, Rock Music
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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.
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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.
Piano to Spotlight
From childhood piano to rock stardom, Elton John’s musical range makes for a lively life story.
Come here for
- 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
Where it sits
| Musicians' Lives for Kids | 94% |
|---|---|
| Rock Music | 38% |
| LGBTQ+ Lives & Stories | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Musicians' Lives for Kids
- Performers' Biographies for Kids
- Rock Music
- Authors
- Kirsten Anderson
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- March 22, 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Elton John's rise to stardom · Rock and roll music · Songwriting and performance
- Reading lane
- Musicians' Lives for Kids