ELTON JOHN (Composer)

Sir Elton John is one of the great musical and cultural icons of our time. Elton John and Bernie Taupin stand at the forefront of the great tradition of the songwriting alliance. After an astonishing succession of 13 albums between 1970-76, they have weathered brilliantly, sharing a common conviction that fashion refuses to forget a great song.

Elton John has composed the music for two hit musicals, both written with Tim Rice; "THE LION KING" which first hit Broadway in 1997 and "AIDA" in 2000. Together they won an Academy Award for Best Song for "THE LION KING" and a Tony Award for Best Original Musical with "AIDA". Apart from his work on BILLY ELLIOT, Elton is also writing a musical based on the novel, "THE VAMPIRE LESTAT" by Anne Rice.

Over the next three years, Elton is performing a series of shows in Las Vegas with his universally acclaimed show, "THE RED PIANO" directed by David LaChapelle. Elton has sold over two hundred million records, his new studio album is due out later in the year and follows his acclaimed "SONGS FROM THE WEST COAST" album.