How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John as he would later call himself started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music Elton s real love was rock and roll. He cut his first album in 1969 and has dominated the airwaves ever since with songs like \ Your Song \ \ Crocodile Rock\ and \ Can You Feel the Love Tonight.\ Known for his outlandish stage costumes and giant glasses Elton John continues to write songs for Broadway musicals Hollywood soundtracks and Top-40 hits.