Elton John turns 76: a look back (35 images)

Grammy and Oscar-winning musician, composer and singer Elton John, known for hits "Your Song," "I'm Still Standing," "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," "Candle in the Wind," "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and more turns 76 on Saturday. Here's a look back at the icon's career through the years

Left to right, Patti LaBelle gets backup harmony from John, James Taylor and Sting during her performance at the Rainforest Foundation benefit held in New York City on April 13, 2002. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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John performs in Miami on September 27, 2003. He was ranked one of the highest-paid touring performers that year at $69 million. Photo by Michael Bush/UPI

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John was honored at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on December 5, 2004. Photo by Michael Kleinfeld/UPI

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John performs in concert in Paris on May 24, 2005. Later that year, John and Furnish took advantage of Britain's new civil partnership law. Photo by David Silpa/UPI

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