Elton John – Family, Family Tree

Sir Elton Hercules John was born Reginald Dwight on March 25, 1947. He is an acclaimed writer of several memorable songs and composer of some of the most loved pieces of music of the last several decades.

His 5 decade career has produced more than 300 million record sales, more than 50 hits that were recorded in top 40 and seven consecutive US number 1 albums to name a few of his accomplishments.

Elton John Family tree

Now let’s take a look at the family tree of Elton John.

Elton John’s parents Stanley Dwight and Sheila Eileen

Stanley Dwight was a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force. He was strict by nature and when he learnt about Elton’s interest in music, he recommended his son to take up a more traditional and stable course in career. Stanley Dwight also played trumpet in the Bob Millar’s band that played for military parties and occasions in a semi professional manner.

Sheila Eileen was more of a free spirit and she brought the first musical records by Elvis Presley and Bill Haley & his comets. There has been a distance between the two since the last three years, as per reports. The spiff was caused due to comments made regarding Elton’s’ spouse David Furnish during an interview with the Back network interview with Barbara Walters.