Changes

In his early years, his classical-influenced piano melodies, combined with lyrics by [[Bernie Taupin]] and a set of orchestral arrangements by [[Paul Buckmaster]], and his rich tenor voice set him apart from the other singer-songwriters of the time. For many years, John would switch from his normal tenor to a falsetto in most of his songs. In most cases, soft rock is his main genre, but he often sings songs in the genre of country rock, hard rock, and emotional, moving ballads.  

In his early years, his classical-influenced piano melodies, combined with lyrics by [[Bernie Taupin]] and a set of orchestral arrangements by [[Paul Buckmaster]], and his rich tenor voice set him apart from the other singer-songwriters of the time. For many years, John would switch from his normal tenor to a falsetto in most of his songs. In most cases, soft rock is his main genre, but he often sings songs in the genre of country rock, hard rock, and emotional, moving ballads.  

In 1986, Dwight received surgery to remove polyps from his vocal cords, which was brought upon by heavy marijuana abuse, which started while he was living in Australia with then-wife Renate Blauel. <ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/elton.%20.cannabis%20behind%20throat%20op.</ref> After the surgery, he discovered that he could not sing falsetto anymore, and he now has a lower vocal register.

In 1986, John received surgery to remove polyps from his vocal cords, which was brought upon by heavy marijuana abuse, which started while he was living in Australia with then-wife Renate Blauel. <ref>http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/elton.%20.cannabis%20behind%20throat%20op.</ref> After the surgery, he discovered that he could not sing falsetto anymore, and he now has a lower vocal register.

==Offensive Views on Religion==

==Offensive Views on Religion==

*In 2006, Dwight stated that he would support "ban[ning] organized religion completely". [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6140710.stm]

*In 2006, John stated that he would support "ban[ning] organized religion completely". [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6140710.stm]

*In 2010, "I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems." <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2010/02/18/elton-john-says-jesus-christ-was-gay#ixzz0gIcYaenN Elton John Says Jesus Christ Was Gay, February 18, 2010]</ref>

*In 2010, "I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems." <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2010/02/18/elton-john-says-jesus-christ-was-gay#ixzz0gIcYaenN Elton John Says Jesus Christ Was Gay, February 18, 2010]</ref>

=="Civil partnership" and adoption==

==Civil partnership and adoption==

Elton John is an outspoken [[liberal]] and [[homosexual]] activist. In 2005 he "married" his partner David Furnish in a civil partnership ceremony in Windsor, [[United Kingdom]].  

Elton John is an outspoken [[liberal]] and [[homosexual]] activist. In 2005 he "married" his partner David Furnish in a civil partnership ceremony in Windsor, [[United Kingdom]].  

==Rush Limbaugh's wedding==

==Rush Limbaugh's wedding==

In June 2010, Dwight was criticized by homosexual rights activists for performing at the wedding of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. John reportedly received $1 million for his participation.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/06/rush-limbaugh-gets-married-and-elton-john-is-the-wedding-singer-poll.html]

In June 2010, John was criticized by homosexual rights activists for performing at the wedding of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. John reportedly received $1 million for his participation.[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2010/06/rush-limbaugh-gets-married-and-elton-john-is-the-wedding-singer-poll.html]

==Discography==

==Discography==