Elton John

Sir Elton John (born Reginald Dwight on March 25, 1947), is an English singer-songwriter and composer. He is well-known for composing several songs for Disney's 1994 animated film, The Lion King, including Circle of Life, I Just Can't Wait to Be King, Be Prepared, Hakuna Matata, and Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, with English lyricist, Tim Rice. Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, won an Acadamy Award for Best Song and the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. John also performs popular cover versions of Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, Circle of Life and I Just Can't Wait to Be King.

He is known for many songs such as Crocodile Rock and Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which were also played in the The Muppet Show episode in which he guest starred.

In 1998, John teamed up with Rice once again to write music for two Broadway musicals produced by Disney; Aida, and of course, a stage version of the The Lion King.

In 2006, Elton John became a Disney Legend for his acclaimed work in The Lion King.