Elton John Says He Was ‘Just a Void' Years After Dropping Name and Childhood Persona
The musician discusses trying to leave Reginald Dwight behind in an exclusive clip from his upcoming Good Morning America interview
Elton John Says Changing His Name ‘Caught Up’ With Him Eventually: ‘I Was Just a Void’
In a new interview clip with Good Morning America posted Tuesday (Dec. 10), the 77-year-old icon opened up about the moment he realized his name change had “caught up” to him: right before his historic performance at Dodger Stadium in 1975. “Reginald is a really old-fashioned name,” Elton began. “It’s shortened to Reggie, which I hated.”
Elton John reveals emotional moment when his name change “caught up with me”
The artist born Reginald Kenneth Dwight admits there was a moment when he realised he had made a mistake by legally changing his name to Elton John.
Elton John reveals pain caused by name change
Elton John has revealed the pain that was caused by his name change. Elton, 77, was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947 but legally changed his name to Elton Hercules John on 7 January 1972. "Reginald is a really old-fashioned name,
Elton John reveals sad truth behind his name change
However, as some fans may know, Elton John is not the 'Rocket Man' star's actual name as he's now revealed the extremely sad truth behind his name change.
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Video: Elton John reveals changing his name 'caught up' with him in later life
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Patti LaBelle Used to Cook Meals for a Pre-Fame Elton John. This Is How He Paid Her Back, Years Later
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