Elton John through the years - in pictures

  • Sir Elton John performs during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour at the Smoothie King Centre in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 19, 2022. AFP
    Sir Elton John performs during his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour at the Smoothie King Centre in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 19, 2022. AFP
  • Sir Elton and television personality Sir David Frost are presented to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor in 1977. PA
    Sir Elton and television personality Sir David Frost are presented to Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor in 1977. PA
  • Queen Elizabeth meets Sir Elton backstage at the Diamond Jubilee Concert 2022 outside Buckingham Palace, London. PA
    Queen Elizabeth meets Sir Elton backstage at the Diamond Jubilee Concert 2022 outside Buckingham Palace, London. PA
  • The singer-songwriter wearing a pair of his flamboyant trademark spectacles in 1974. Getty Images
    The singer-songwriter wearing a pair of his flamboyant trademark spectacles in 1974. Getty Images
  • Princess Margaret with Sir Elton at an event in 1974. Getty Images
    Princess Margaret with Sir Elton at an event in 1974. Getty Images
  • Singer Britney Spears and Sir Elton attend the 21st Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at Pacific Design Centre in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images / AFP
    Singer Britney Spears and Sir Elton attend the 21st Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at Pacific Design Centre in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images / AFP
  • Sir Elton, in a fur coat and metallic boots with flared trousers, poses in the bar of the London Palladium during rehearsals for the Royal Variety Performance in October 1972. Getty Images
    Sir Elton, in a fur coat and metallic boots with flared trousers, poses in the bar of the London Palladium during rehearsals for the Royal Variety Performance in October 1972. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton performs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, in 1975. Terry / Iconic Images
    Sir Elton performs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, in 1975. Terry / Iconic Images
  • Sir Elton performs at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1982. Getty Images
    Sir Elton performs at the Hammersmith Odeon in London in 1982. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton with Renate Blauel on their wedding day at St Mark's Church in Sydney, Australia, on February 14, 1984. Getty Images
    Sir Elton with Renate Blauel on their wedding day at St Mark's Church in Sydney, Australia, on February 14, 1984. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton attends the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London, on May 19, 1984. Getty Images
    Sir Elton attends the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London, on May 19, 1984. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton with David Beckham and Italian singer Zucchero Fornaciari during Versace's autumn/winter 1998-99 show in Milan, Italy. EPA
    Sir Elton with David Beckham and Italian singer Zucchero Fornaciari during Versace's autumn/winter 1998-99 show in Milan, Italy. EPA
  • Sir Elton leaves a New York City concert on July 27, 1999. Getty Images
    Sir Elton leaves a New York City concert on July 27, 1999. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton performs with rapper Eminem at the 2001 Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on February 21, 2001. Getty Images
    Sir Elton performs with rapper Eminem at the 2001 Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on February 21, 2001. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2005. Getty Images
    Sir Elton at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2005. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton and Elizabeth Hurley attend a Chopard party during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival in 2006. Getty Images
    Sir Elton and Elizabeth Hurley attend a Chopard party during the 59th International Cannes Film Festival in 2006. Getty Images
  • Jon Bon Jovi and Sir Elton attend the Mojo Honours List awards at Shoreditch Town Hall in London. Getty Images
    Jon Bon Jovi and Sir Elton attend the Mojo Honours List awards at Shoreditch Town Hall in London. Getty Images
  • The crocodile detail on the back of Sir Elton's suit during a performance in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
    The crocodile detail on the back of Sir Elton's suit during a performance in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton performs at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, on January 22, 2008. Joseph J Capellan / ADMC
    Sir Elton performs at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, on January 22, 2008. Joseph J Capellan / ADMC
  • Sir Elton after being made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to Music and to Charity during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on November 10, 2021. Getty Images
    Sir Elton after being made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to Music and to Charity during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on November 10, 2021. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton wanders through Portofino, Italy, on August 12, 2008. Getty Images
    Sir Elton wanders through Portofino, Italy, on August 12, 2008. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton and David Furnish attend the wedding of Prince William and Catherine at Westminster Abbey, London, on April 29, 2011. Getty Images
    Sir Elton and David Furnish attend the wedding of Prince William and Catherine at Westminster Abbey, London, on April 29, 2011. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton performs during Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace, London, on June 4, 2012. Getty Images
    Sir Elton performs during Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace, London, on June 4, 2012. Getty Images
  • Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton pose backstage during the 55th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 2013. WireImage
    Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton pose backstage during the 55th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, on February 9, 2013. WireImage
  • Sir Elton performs at 2015 Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 20, 2015. Getty Images
    Sir Elton performs at 2015 Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 20, 2015. Getty Images
  • David Furnish and Sir Elton leave St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on May 19, 2018. Getty Images
    David Furnish and Sir Elton leave St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on May 19, 2018. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton and Taron Egerton attend a Rocketman photocall during the 72nd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019. Getty Images
    Sir Elton and Taron Egerton attend a Rocketman photocall during the 72nd Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2019. Getty Images
  • The 'Rocketman' detail on the back of Sir Elton's suit at the film's Cannes Film Festival premiere in May 2019. Getty Images
    The 'Rocketman' detail on the back of Sir Elton's suit at the film's Cannes Film Festival premiere in May 2019. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton attends the European premiere of The Lion King at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019. Getty Images
    Sir Elton attends the European premiere of The Lion King at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton performs at the A Day On The Green music festival in Geelong, Australia, on December 7, 2019. EPA
    Sir Elton performs at the A Day On The Green music festival in Geelong, Australia, on December 7, 2019. EPA
  • Sir Elton performs at Mission Estate, New Zealand, on February 6, 2020. Getty Images
    Sir Elton performs at Mission Estate, New Zealand, on February 6, 2020. Getty Images
  • Sir Elton pays tribute to Billie Jean King during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2021 Virtual Award Ceremony on May 6, 2021. Getty Images
    Sir Elton pays tribute to Billie Jean King during the Laureus World Sports Awards 2021 Virtual Award Ceremony on May 6, 2021. Getty Images