"I'm still standing after all this time. Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind" Yes, it's Elton John's sing - I'm Still Standing. The song was released in 1983 and certified gold, both in England and US charts. But, are we understood enough about the life of the singer itself? Homosexual, drug addict and alcoholic, Elton John's real name is Reggie Dwight. Had a complicated life with his own family, didn't stop Elton to keep creating and improving his talent. He became famous after a night in Troubadour, one of the most known pub in Los Angeles, USA. Like the other stories of many artists, Elton's had some troubles when he was a star. A glamorous life took him into his own miserable life, an empty life. The singer of 'Saturday Night Alright for Fight', had some serious problem about his addiction on drugs and alcohol. Until then, he's got his rehabilitation and curing himself from addicted to drugs and alcohol