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Elton John

Val Wilmer, Redferns

Then known as Reginald Dwight, Elton left school at 17 to pursue a career in music. Education, however, seems important to the Rocket Man -- just months after his son Zachary was born, Elton enrolled him in the prestigious St. George's School, which provides choirboys for the Queen of England.

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Elton John

Val Wilmer, Redferns

Then known as Reginald Dwight, Elton left school at 17 to pursue a career in music. Education, however, seems important to the Rocket Man -- just months after his son Zachary was born, Elton enrolled him in the prestigious St. George's School, which provides choirboys for the Queen of England.