ELTON

Name: Sir Elton John (born Reginald Dwight), 71 . From: Pinner, Middlesex. First record: Empty Sky, 1969. Biggest hits: Sold 300 million singles and albums. Had 69 UK top 40 singles, including 32 top 10s and 7 number ones. 57 US top 40 hits, equalled only by Elvis. Worth: £300million. Awards: 5 Grammys, 5 Brit Awards, an Oscar, a Tony and a Golden Globe. Personal life: Married twice, first to Renate Blauel, then David Furnish. Has sons Zachary, seven, and Elijah, five.