Time named Elton John the icon of 2024
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British musician Elton John has been named the icon of 2024 by TIME. The publication recognized his 60-year career, two Oscars, and charitable activities.
TIME magazine has named British musician Elton John the Icon of the Year. This happened on the eve of the release of the new documentary “Elton John: It's Never Too Late” on Disney+, reports UNN.
Details
The publication notes that the musician has been in show business for 60 years, and for 50 of those years he was the frontman of the music scene.
His 57 songs topped various American charts during his “wild childhood” and found a second life in writing songs for Disney cartoons, for which he won two Oscars, and in writing songs for Broadway musicals, for which he won a Tony.
And on the Today program, announcing the nomination, they noted that it is also worth remembering his charitable projects, as Elton John works to fight AIDS and with other organizations.
Recall
The legendary musician Elton John reported about the loss of vision in his right eye due to an infection in the south of France. The singer is undergoing lengthy treatment and recovery, which hinders his creative work.