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.
What to Know About The Elton John Doc on Disney+
Elton John is still standing better than ever in his engrossing new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, a look back at the highs and lows of the singer’s 50-year performing career.
Video: Elton John reveals changing his name 'caught up' with him in later life
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‘Elton John: Never Too Late’: How to Watch the New Documentary Online
After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival back in September, “Elton John: Never Too Late” had a brief theatrical run across the country in November. If you missed the new film in movie theaters,
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 traumatic childhood in new Disney+ documentary Never Too Late
Elton John has opened up about his turbulent childhood and how he was left 'frightened' of his abusive and violent parents who would beat him until he bled
Elton John’s Full Coming-Out Story Is Finally Revealed
Director R.J. Cutler is riding high. After the rocky launch of his film about Martha Stewart—during which he sparred in the press with his subject for weeks, until Stewart finally came around to fully endorsing the film—the film has gone on to set all manner of streaming records for documentary.
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 ...
Why Elton John found himself ‘squirming’ at parts of the candid ‘Never Too Late’
I was really satisfied and happy with the final documentary. I’ve seen it twice — and I probably won’t watch it ever again,' ...
Elton John: Never Too Late offers new look at the Rocket Man (Review)
One of the greatest parts of Never Too Late is when modern-day John visits new cities. He also makes a stop on the Farewell ...
‘Elton John: Never Too Late:' How to Watch the New Music Documentary Online
I just wanted to become a songwriter," Elton John says in archival audio clips for Elton John: Never Too Late, the new music ...
Sir Elton John feels a ‘void’ after ditching his unusual old fashioned birth name
Sir Elton John has revealed that changing his name caused a ‘void’ in his life. In his 20s, Sir Elton changed his name ...
Patti LaBelle Used to Cook Meals for a Pre-Fame Elton John. This Is How He Paid Her Back, Years Later
Patti LaBelle has always paid it forward. On the Dec. 3 episode of Julia Louis-Dreyfus ’ podcast Wiser Than Me, LaBelle ...