How many of those stupid, colonialist, imperialists bought his music and spent their hard earned money for his concerts? (Bet he hasn't had good ticket sales in Cuba or North Korea.) This is what allowed him to become the arrogant, ingrate, elitist snob he is today.
Same thing goes for most of the Hollywood ilk .
Bye Elton.
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But it was because you were born British that you rose to great heights.
That you have decided to thank other entities says everything!