Elton John wanted the commercial success of the biggest rock stars. The 1972 album 'Honky Chateau' set him on that path.

The mid-1970s charts were completely dominated by flamboyant British piano virtuoso Elton John, who fundamentally altered the ...

One of music’s most legendary careers was born on this day. Elton John’s debut album, Empty Sky, launched his career in 1969. Critics noted the album hinted at John’s "greatness to come" and musical ...

Elton John began the 1970s in danger of being dropped by his record label, but within a few years was one of the most recognisable musicians on the planet. He became famous for his extravagant ...

Elton John reaches a never-before-seen longevity milestone as his Diamonds compilation celebrates 450 weeks on the U.K.'s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In addition to making chart history by immediately rocketing to No. 1, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy reportedly sold ...