Even the Rich

Reginald Dwight is a quiet, awkward kid from a troubled home. But his love of music gives him the escape he’s always needed. Nothing can shake his confidence when he’s got his Elvis record on the turntable. So when his natural talent on the piano lands him the opportunity to record an album of his own, Reginald knows it’s his chance to transform into someone bigger and more confident than himself. He’s going to become: Elton John. Listen ad free with Wondery+...

As Elton’s star rises, the isolation of fame leaves him feeling even more lonely than before. His mother’s words haunt him, and lead him to some very poor romantic decisions. But behind it all, a bigger threat is looming. And it comes in the form of a white powder. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app...

Elton John is hard at work masking his pain with his vices. His cocaine addiction is getting worse, and it’s starting to affect his career. But when a painful death leads him to his rock bottom, he finally figures out how to get the help he needs. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app...

Elton’s finally getting his addictions under control. But just as he gets his life back on track, he suffers a series of devastating losses. After all these years, can Elton find a purpose in the pain, and carve out a little slice of happiness? Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

With his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour back in full swing, Elton looks poised to ride off into the sunset in style. But when he does finally hang up the platform boots, his legacy will still be dazzling. He’s set the stage for the next generation of LGBTQ+ performers, like Jujubee. She’s a four-time competitor on RuPaul’s Drag Race and host of Wondery’s new dating show, Queen of Hearts...