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May 29, 2019 · The true story behind Rocketman reveals that in real life he attempted suicide twice. His first attempt to take his own life happened in 1968, before he became popular. He was engaged to girlfriend Linda Woodrow at the time, but he was not in love and felt trapped by the relationship.
May 31, 2019 · We spoke with 'Rocketman' director Dexter Fletcher about what in the movie is based on a true story about Elton John's life and what isn't. Here's what he had to say about the biggest...
May 31, 2019 · “It’s obviously not all true, but it’s the truth,” the 72-year-old musician, who is an executive producer for the movie, wrote in an essay for the Guardian this week.
Jun 1, 2019 · Did Elton John really take his name from John Lennon? We break down 'Rocketman' starring Taron Egerton to find out what's true and what's not.
- Seija Rankin
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- Abbey White
- Taron Egerton as Elton John. Named Reginald Kenneth Dwight at birth, Elton John began his mainstage career in the early 1960s. Starting as a member of the English R&B group Bluesology, he would soon meet lyricist Bernie Taupin while they both worked as staff songwriters for DJM Records.
- Bryce Dallas Howard as Sheila Eileen. Elton John's mother Sheila Eileen Dwight, or Sheila Farebrother, helped expose her son to popular artists and rock 'n' roll music while he was growing up.
- Richard Madden as John Reid. John Reid was Elton John's manager for nearly three decades and at one point his romantic partner. Growing up in Scotland, Reid began his career in the late 1960s as a promoter for EMI and as a label manager for Tamla Motown before starting his own management company in the early '70s.
- Jamie Bell as Bernie Taupin. A lyricist and singer, Bernie Taupin is best known as Elton John's longtime musical collaborator. He has written Grammy- and Golden Globe-winning lyrics and published books of his songs and poems in addition to releasing albums as a solo artist and later with his band Farm Dogs.
Dec 28, 2023 · Rocketman takes many liberties with the true story of Sir Elton John, adjusting events and timelines to fit the artistic vision of the film. The movie prioritizes emotional payoff over...
May 29, 2019 · Are Elton John’s songs really so personal? Did he really try to kill himself? We separate truth from artistic license in Rocketman.
