Elton John
In the five decades since he began his career, Elton Hercules John has lived up to his mythical middle name. He's had 56 Top 40 singles, holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time ("Candle In The Wind"), sold more than 250 million records worldwide, played more than 3,500 concerts, achieved 25 platinum albums, and won a multitude of awards and honors including knighthood in 1998 and a Kennedy Center Honor in 2004. The piano protégé played by ear when he was 3 and attended the Royal Academy Of Music on scholarship from 1959-64. He gigged with
