Term: Elton John, Description: English rock singer-songwriter, composer and pianist, Question: Was Elton John the Commander of the Order of the British Empire?, Answer:Yes
Fact1: John is often formally referred to as Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE. The “CBE” denotes “Commander of the Order of the British Empire.” This is the third highest rank in Britain’s Order of Chivalry, and he achieved it in 1995. Fact2: Over the five decades since his career began in 1969, John has played more than 3,500 concerts in over 80 countries. Fact3: He was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, Middlesex, England. 