Thursday, June 16
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Reminder to those students who are assigned that there is DLR after school today in Rm. 134. Happy Pride Month! Sir Elton Hercules John Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, an English singer, pianist and composer. Commonly nicknamed the “Rocket Man” after his 1972 hit single of the same name, John has led a commercially successful career as a solo artist since the 1970s, having released 31 albums since 1969. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Toupin since 1967, John is acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, and his lasting impact on the music industry. John’s music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. His songwriting partnership Toupin is one of the most successful in history. John announced he was bisexual in 1976 and has been openly gay since 1988. He entered into a civil partnership with Canadian filmmaker David Furnish in 2005; they married after same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales in 2014. |