[jy8z]

Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, one can see why he changed his name.

He took the Elton from Elton Dean of Bluesology and John from Long John Baldry. He worked with both early in his career.

[FreedomPoster]

Long John Baldry’s tale of going before the magistrate is pretty hilarious.

https://youtu.be/NFsCbTZ7eLc