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Born Reginald Dwight in Pinner, England, Elton showed prodigious piano talent by age 3. He joined Bluesology in 1962, later adopting his stage name. His career breakthrough came in 1967 when paired with lyricist Bernie Taupin – a partnership creating 30+ albums.Elton John composes music exclusively to Bernie Taupin's lyrics....