Reginald Kenneth Dwight is the birth name of legendary British singer-songwriter Elton John, who adopted his stage name in honor of Elton Dean and Long John Baldry. He has sold over 300 million records worldwide. The other options are incorrect: George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou), Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara), and Bruce Springsteen (his real name).