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15th May '13 10:00:08 PM Schroeder

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* WellDoneSonGuy: His biological father, according to WordOfGod, was an overly strict Royal Air Force trumpet player who berated Elton's interests in rock music, was unaffectionate towards him, and wanted him to dress conservatively and take a "proper" job. He did not allow Elton to play football in the yard for fear of trampling the garden in the lawn, and he constantly argued and fought with Elton's mother at home. Elton was terrified of him, and was happy when the pair split up; he and his stepfather had a much better relationship than Elton and his biological father.  His biological dad wrote letters to Elton's supportive mom requesting Elton "get this silly rock and roll nonsense out of his system", berated Elton's talent in interviews in preference to Elton's half-brothers, and would never come to see Elton perform after the performer became a superstar. [[FreudianExcuse Much of the flamboyancy Elton took to as a rock star was in rebellion of his father's wishes]]. The relationship between Elton and his father (though written by outside lyricists) reflected in the lyrics to songs like "Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy", "Nobody Wins", "Made In England", and as RealitySubtext to his songs in the ''BillyElliot'' musical.

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