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The 16 pages that link to Elton John, each with the reason it gives.

• Order of the British EmpireRelated: His appointment and later promotion illustrate the Order's recognition of cultural work.

• Billie Jean KingRelated: King and John co-founded World TeamTennis, linking her sports innovation to a prominent cultural ally.

• Royal Academy of MusicRelated: He studied at the Academy before leaving to pursue popular music.

• Knight BachelorRelated: He received a Knight Bachelor for services to music and charitable work.

• Lady GagaRelated: Gaga and John have collaborated musically and publicly supported each other’s work.

• Billy JoelRelated: Joel and John toured together for decades, pairing two prominent piano-led careers.

• British popular cultureRelated: His music and flamboyant public image became familiar features of British entertainment.

• Dua LipaRelated: Their duet and Pnau remix paired her with a veteran pop songwriter.

• Tim RiceRelated: Their partnership produced songs for The Lion King and the musical Aida.

• Freddie MercuryCompared with: Like Mercury, John built a flamboyant stage identity and wrote enduring rock-pop songs.

• George MichaelRelated: Michael's admiration for John's songwriting offers a useful link between British pop generations.

• The Lion KingRelated: He composed the musical’s songs with Tim Rice.

• Alan MenkenCompared with: John’s pop songwriting on a major Disney musical film offers a different composer-songwriter model.

• Lonnie DoneganRelated: John has cited Donegan’s influence on his early musical interests.

• Neil SedakaRelated: John signed Sedaka to his Rocket Record Company during Sedaka’s 1970s career revival.

• Rick AstleyRelated: John publicly praised Astley’s singing and helped validate his later-career return.