Bernie Taupin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Bernie Taupin
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	May 22, 1950(1950-05-22)
Age	74
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Gemini

Bernie Taupin Biography

Bernie Taupin is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on May 22, 1950 in England, England, United Kingdom. English songwriter, poet, and singer, known for collaborating with Elton John on more than thirty albums.

He co-wrote the song “Uncool” with Courtney Love.

In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement for talent that was placed in the New Musical Express by Liberty Records A&R man Ray Williams. Elton John answered the same advert. Neither Taupin nor John passed the audition for Liberty Records. Elton told the man behind the desk that he could not write lyrics, so the man handed Elton a sealed envelope from the pile of people submitting lyrics, which he opened on the London Underground ride home. The envelope contained poems by Taupin.

In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement placed in the UK music paper New Musical Express by Liberty Records, a company that was seeking new songwriters. John responded to the same advertisement and they were brought together, collaborating on many projects since. Taupin and John were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992.

He married his fourth wife, Heather Lynn Hodgins Kidd, in 2004; the couple had two daughters.

Bernie Taupin Net Worth

Bernie Taupin is one of the richest Rock Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bernie Taupin 's net worth $150 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began working with Elton John at the age of seventeen.

He has had a successful solo career and released the album Tribe in 1987.

Bernard John “Bernie” Taupin (born 22 May 1950) is an English lyricist, poet, writer, and visual artist. He is best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, having written the lyrics for most of John’s songs.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bernie Taupin height 5 ft 6 in Bernie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bernie Taupin Dating?

According to our records, Bernie Taupin married to Heather Lynn Hodgins Kidd. As of December 1, 2023, Bernie Taupin’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1973, Taupin collected all the lyrics up through the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album into a book, Bernie Taupin: The One Who Writes the Words for Elton John. In addition to the lyrics from the albums, this book contained the lyrics to all the single B-sides, various rarities, and Taupin’s 1970 spoken- word album. The songs are illustrated by various artists, friends, and celebrity guests such as John Lennon and Joni Mitchell. The book is in black & white except for the cover.

Facts & Trivia

Bernie Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Bernie Taupin celebrates birthday on May 22 of every year.

The duo have collaborated on more than thirty albums to date. The team took some time off from each other for a while between 1977 and 1979, while Taupin worked with other songwriters, including Alice Cooper, and John also worked with other songwriters, including Gary Osborne and Tom Robinson. (The 1978 single-only A side “Ego” was their only collaboration of note during the period, although John/Taupin B-sides such as “Lovesick” and “I Cry at Night” were issued with the respective singles “Song for Guy” and “Part-time Love” from the album A Single Man.)

Why did Bernie Taupin leave Elton John?

According to both Bernie and Elton, their two-year break was due to their intensive working relationship , rather than any acrimonious fallings-out, but they came back together by 1976.

Is Elton John still friends with Bernie?

John and Taupin are still on great terms today. While John is a producer on Rocketman and Taupin is not, they both attended the premiere at Cannes and did an interview together about how emotional watching the film made them.

Did Elton John have a crush on Bernie?

“ I was definitely in love with Bernie as a friend ,” Elton said on VH1’s Behind the Music, “and no, I never really fancied Bernie, thank God, physically. But he was the first real big, pivotal thing in my life.” As for Bernie Taupin, he concedes that their relationship is more like a marriage.

When did Elton and Bernie Taupin split?

Less than a decade in as a partnership, the pair would go their separate ways after the 1976 album Blue Moves.

Who was Elton John's best friend?

Bernie Taupin CBE
Occupation(s)| Songwriter lyricist visual artist
Years active| 1967–present
Labels| Island