Elton John By Margarida201 Mar 21, 1968 First publicity shot Period: Mar 21, 1968 to Mar 21, 1976 Elton John Period: Mar 21, 1970 to Mar 21, 1976 Elton John Jun 9, 1971 Elton met Bernie Traupin Jan 15, 1972 Elton and Kiki Dee Aug 30, 1973 Elton and family Nov 16, 1974 First hit song Jul 3, 1976 Elton playing football