Sir Elton John CBE
(1947-present)
rock legend, Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (from 1995), and Knight Bachelor (from 1998)
Commemorated on 4 plaques
The Orford Cellar In the 1960s the Orford Cellar hosted performances from rock legends Jimi Hendrix, Ginger Baker, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Elton John and Geno Washington, courtesy of local impresario Howard Platt.The place to try out a new line-up before touring, the Orford also featured long lived and popular local acts including Lucas and The Emperors and The Continentals
Red Lion Street, Norwich, United Kingdom where they performed
Sir Elton John CBE first gigged here 1962. Presented to the Northwood Hills.
Northwood Hills Pub (Namaste Lounge), Northwood Hills, London, United Kingdom where they was
BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire 2
The Gliderdrome where locals have danced since 1939. Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, T. Rex, The Strawbs and Yes all played here.
The Gliderdrome, Boston, United Kingdom where they played
The Blue Moon Club 170 High St, Cheltenham July 1965 - May 1967. Jimi Hendrix, The Who, David Bowie, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, The Action and many more musicians of the era played here.
170 High Street, Cheltenham, United Kingdom where they played