Bernie Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, singer, and artist; best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John.
Quick Facts and Information on Bernie Taupin
| Full Name | Bernard John Taupin |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | 22nd May 1950 |
| Age | 69 |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Born Country | U.K |
| Nationality | British-American |
| Hometown / Birthplace | Lincolnshire, England |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Parents | Mother: Daphne Taupin, Father: Robert Taupin |
| Profession | Lyricist |
| High School / College / University | N/A |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Heather Kidd |
| Married | 2004 |
| Children | Two |
| Ex-Wives | Maxine Feibelman
Toni Lynn Russo Stephanie Haymes Roven |
| Social Media | |
| Net Worth | $152 million |
Bernie Taupin Wiki
Named as Bernard John Taupin on his birth, Bernie Taupin is a singer, artist, poet, and lyricist. He is 69 years old man, born on 22nd May 1950 in the southern part of Lincolnshire, England to his parents Daphne (Cort) and Robert Taupin. His father worked as a stockman and his mother used to perform the duty of a nanny. He moved to southern California from England and acquired American citizenship in 1990 and currently living in Santa Barbara Country.
He is said to have been inspired in writing by his mother who had studied French Literature and also from his maternal Grandfather who was a classics teacher. He grew up with his older brother Tony and a younger brother Kit.
He could not excel much in his studies but was good at his creativity. Studies could not interest him much so he left school at the age of 15 and started working as a trainee in a print room for a local newspaper Lincolnshire Standard, where he aspired to be a journalist.
Bernie Taupin Wife / Married Life
There has been no stability in his relation. He has found four ladies in his life whom he got married in different span of time but could not remain intact in his relation. Firstly he was married to Maxine Feibelman in the year 1971. The relation lasted for five years and they got separated in the year 1976. Then the second lady to enter in his life was Toni Lynn Russo. Two of them got married in the year 1979 but they ended up their long decade relationship in 1991.
After remaining single for two years he again got married to Stephanie Haymes Roven in the year 1993. Then in 2004 after being separated from his previous wife in 1998 he got married to his present wife Heather Kidd.
He has two daughters with his present wife Charley Indiana and Georgey Devon.
Bernie Taupin Career
Bernie used to work as a trainee in a print room for a local newspaper leaving his studies. Later he met his best friend Elton in an audition. The failure in the audition led them to collaborate in different songs. He along with Elton has made collaborations in many songs and albums and has also been awarded for the same.
Along with Elton, he has also made collaborations with different other artists. As a performer, he has also released his solo albums namely Taupin, He who Rides the tiger and the Tribe. Also, he has released the albums with farm dogs which are named the Last Stand in Open Country and Immigrant Sons. He has also given his lyrics in an uncountable number of songs such as All across the havens, Amoreena, Amy, Angeline e.t.c.
Bernie Taupin Relation with Elton John
Bernie has a longtime best friend in his life and he is none other than Elton John. The duo shares a five decades-long friendship. Two of them met while they were attending an audition for an advertisement but both of them failed. The failure in the audition led their friendship to be stronger. After the audition when he told that he could not write lyrics, he was handed a sealed envelope that contained the poem written by Bernie. Then their collaboration started.
They have collaborated in more than thirty albums till the date and still counting. There has been no time they worked separately since they first met each other except for the two years’ time between 1977 and 1979 where they worked separately. Their collaborations include the songs for The Union and the songs for the movie Gnomeo and Juliet by Miramax and also the song ‘Hello Hello’ which was nominated in the golden globe. Their collaboration is also visible in the Album Wonderful Crazy Night.
Their friendship is taken as an example and has been filmed in the biography Rocketman. Despite many controversies regarding Elton’s sexuality, Bernie has always been supportive of him and accepts him being gay.
Bernie Taupin Net worth
Bernie’s everlasting career has earned him an ample amount of money. His collaboration with his friend Elton John along with all his solo projects has helped him enhance his net worth figure impressively.
Bernie’s net worth as of early 2020 is estimated to be $ 152 million which is a very rewarding amount.
He also owns a house in Santa Ynez from the late 1990s where he lives with his current wife Heather Kid. The house was built in a 30-acre land and was kept in the sale for $4.7 million in 2017 but the property has remained unsold.
