Welcome to the Ultimate Elton John Trivia Challenge! The legendary musician’s career has spanned decades and has given the world countless iconic songs and moments. How well do you know the “Rocket Man”? With 55 questions spanning the depth and breadth of Elton John’s illustrious career, there’s something here for fans of all levels. Let’s dive in!
1. In which year was Elton John born?
2. Under what birth name was Elton John originally known?
3. For which Disney film did Elton John perform the hit song “Circle of Life”?
4. Who was Elton John’s longtime songwriting partner?
5. In 2018, Elton John announced his farewell tour. What was it called?
6. Which famous tennis tournament did Elton John regularly attend?
7. Which of Elton’s albums, released in 1973, remained at number one on the Billboard 200 for eight consecutive weeks?
8. Elton John was known for his flamboyant stage outfits. What type of eyewear did he famously wear?
9. Which song became a tribute to Princess Diana after her death, reworked by Elton John?
10. Which English football club does Elton John support?
11. Which famous rapper did Elton John perform with at the Grammy Awards in 2001?
12. What was Elton John’s first US number one single?
13. What musical tells the story of Elton John’s life and career?
14. Which instrument is Elton John most famous for playing?
15. Which organization did Elton John establish in 1992 to support HIV/AIDS prevention?
16. How many Grammy Awards has Elton John won as of 2021?
17. In which year was Elton John knighted by Queen Elizabeth II?
18. Which of his albums is a tribute to his late grandmother, Ivy?
19. Which city’s “Peachtree Road” inspired the title of one of his albums?
20. Elton John and Tim Rice composed songs for which Broadway musical based on an opera?
21. What year marked Elton John’s first concert in Russia, making him one of the first Western rock stars to perform there?
22. Which song of Elton’s mentions “blue jean baby” and “L.A. lady”?
23. Who directed the biographical musical film “Rocketman”?
24. Elton John’s single “Sacrifice” became his first solo UK number one in which year?
25. Which actress played the role of Queen Elizabeth II and knighted Elton John in “Rocketman”?
26. Which Beatles member collaborated with Elton John on the hit “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night”?
27. Which Elton John song features the line “You can tell everybody this is your song”?
28. In what decade did Elton John come out as bisexual?
29. For which animated film did Elton John and Tim Rice win an Oscar for Best Original Song?
30. What kind of establishment did Elton John once own on London’s Coventry Street?
31. In which city was Elton John’s first US live album recorded?
32. Who played the older version of Elton John in the “I’m Still Standing” music video for the movie “Sing”?
33. What was the first Elton John song to reach the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart?
34. Which of Elton John’s albums was dedicated to his boyfriend and future husband David Furnish?
35. In 1975, Elton John became the first musician since The Beatles to achieve what feat in the U.S.?
36. Which 1974 Elton John single was banned by some radio stations due to its lyrics?
37. For his 50th birthday, Elton John had a costume party themed around what historical era?
38. Which music video did Elton John appear in alongside Justin Timberlake, playing a younger version of himself?
39. Which famous artist redesigned the cover of Elton John’s album “Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy” for its 30th anniversary?
40. What is the name of Elton John’s first child?
41. Who inducted Elton John into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
42. Which British monarch was Elton John’s friend and he once described as his “pin-up”?
43. Elton John had a cameo in which 2017 film that’s a sequel to a comedic spy movie?
44. What’s the title of Elton John’s autobiography published in 2019?
45. Elton John’s album “The One” was released in which year?
46. Which song, co-written with Bernie Taupin, features the line “Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids”?
47. Which supermodel appeared in Elton John’s music video for “Something About The Way You Look Tonight”?
48. How many Oscars has Elton John won as of 2021?
49. Which album, released in 1971, features a song named “Levon”?
50. Which famous guitarist played on Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water”?
51. How old was Elton John when he released his debut album?
52. Elton John’s “Philadelphia Freedom” was a tribute to which female tennis star?
53. Which single of Elton John’s was banned in South Africa because of its anti-apartheid lyrics?
54. How many studio albums had Elton John released as of 2021?
55. For which animated movie did Elton John collaborate with Lady Gaga to produce a song?
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