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In 1998, Elton John earned his title for “services to music and charitable services”. At his ceremony, he said: “I’ve had a long career and worked hard. But I think the turning point came in 1990 when I got sober and started to do some charity work, particularly for the AIDS problem. A knighthood is the icing on the cake.”

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Crystal Montgomery

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In 1998, Elton John earned his title for “services to music and charitable services”. At his ceremony, he said: “I’ve had a long career and worked hard. But I think the turning point came in 1990 when I got sober and started to do some charity work, particularly for the AIDS problem. A knighthood is the icing on the cake.”

Elton John receives knighthood | National | journaltimes.com
LONDON (AP) — He's had more than a dozen hits, started his own AIDS charity, mixed with fellow stars in the celebrity firmament and played at Princess Diana's funeral.
http://journaltimes.com/news/national/elton-john-receives-knighthood/article_b2c96752-96b2-5dfa-ad25-fbe15a75c12a.html
Elton John's Knighthood Tops 1,000 Royal Awards - tribunedigital-chicagotribune
Elton John has been called many things -- including flamboyant, campy and over the top. Now add "Sir" to the list.The 50-year-old rock star, who moved millions with his "Candle in the Wind" tribute
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1997-12-31/news/9801010138_1_new-year-honors-list-british-empire-princess-diana
From Now On It's 'Sir Michael': Gambon, Elton John are Knighted | Playbill
Michael Gambon, who made his highly acclaimed Broadway debut in 1996 in David Hare's Skylight, and Elton John, pop songwriter extraordinaire and composer of Broadway's The Lion King and the upcoming Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida, are now "Sir Michael" and "Sir Elton," following an investiture ceremony Feb. 24 at 11 AM at Buckingham Palace.
http://www.playbill.com/article/from-now-on-its-sir-michael-gambon-elton-john-are-knighted-com-73613
Actors and Actresses Who Are Knights and Dames | PEOPLE.com
The Queen utilizes her knighthood (and damehood!) to recognize all sorts of people, such as military and political leaders, philanthropists and even celebs. Most often, the latter is for their contributions to music, theater or film, especially in Britain. See the stars who've managed to impress (bows down) Her Majesty
https://people.com/royals/actors-and-actresses-who-are-knights-and-dames/
You can call me sir - musicians that have received honours from the Queen - NME
Earlier this month, a Tory MP launched a campaign to secure a knighthood for Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. So we decided to look back at which musical acts received similar nods from the royals, starting with The Beatles. In ’64, all four moptops received MBE’s from Queen Elizabeth
http://www.nme.com/photos/you-can-call-me-sir-musicians-that-have-received-honours-from-the-queen-1404480
Sir Elton John Celebrates Knighthood - MTV
The ultimate news source for music, celebrity, entertainment, movies, and current events on the web. It's pop culture on steroids.
http://www.mtv.com/news/1430657/sir-elton-john-celebrates-knighthood/

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Elton John receives knighthood | National | journaltimes.com
LONDON (AP) — He's had more than a dozen hits, started his own AIDS charity, mixed with fellow stars in the celebrity firmament and played at Princess Diana's funeral.
http://journaltimes.com/news/national/elton-john-receives-knighthood/article_b2c96752-96b2-5dfa-ad25-fbe15a75c12a.html
Elton John's Knighthood Tops 1,000 Royal Awards - tribunedigital-chicagotribune
Elton John has been called many things -- including flamboyant, campy and over the top. Now add "Sir" to the list.The 50-year-old rock star, who moved millions with his "Candle in the Wind" tribute
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1997-12-31/news/9801010138_1_new-year-honors-list-british-empire-princess-diana
From Now On It's 'Sir Michael': Gambon, Elton John are Knighted | Playbill
Michael Gambon, who made his highly acclaimed Broadway debut in 1996 in David Hare's Skylight, and Elton John, pop songwriter extraordinaire and composer of Broadway's The Lion King and the upcoming Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida, are now "Sir Michael" and "Sir Elton," following an investiture ceremony Feb. 24 at 11 AM at Buckingham Palace.
http://www.playbill.com/article/from-now-on-its-sir-michael-gambon-elton-john-are-knighted-com-73613
Actors and Actresses Who Are Knights and Dames | PEOPLE.com
The Queen utilizes her knighthood (and damehood!) to recognize all sorts of people, such as military and political leaders, philanthropists and even celebs. Most often, the latter is for their contributions to music, theater or film, especially in Britain. See the stars who've managed to impress (bows down) Her Majesty
https://people.com/royals/actors-and-actresses-who-are-knights-and-dames/
You can call me sir - musicians that have received honours from the Queen - NME
Earlier this month, a Tory MP launched a campaign to secure a knighthood for Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. So we decided to look back at which musical acts received similar nods from the royals, starting with The Beatles. In ’64, all four moptops received MBE’s from Queen Elizabeth
http://www.nme.com/photos/you-can-call-me-sir-musicians-that-have-received-honours-from-the-queen-1404480
Sir Elton John Celebrates Knighthood - MTV
The ultimate news source for music, celebrity, entertainment, movies, and current events on the web. It's pop culture on steroids.
http://www.mtv.com/news/1430657/sir-elton-john-celebrates-knighthood/

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