Reginald Kenneth Dwight was always a curious child for music. At 4 years he could already play simple melodies and from 11 years studying at the Royal Academic of Music in London. However, the influence of rock and roll sixties made to desist on studies of classical music. It was in 1964 that his artistic life took a radical change when honoring the singer Long John Baldry and saxophonist Elton Dean decided to adopt the stage name of Elton John. This week, Sir of Ingaterra was seriously ill for the suffering of an infectious bacteria that forced him to suspend his upcoming concerts.
After purchasing a "rare and potentially deadly" infectious bacteria after completing his tour of South America, the British singer was "violently ill" while on the plane flown from Santiago de Chile to London on April 10, said in Murray Chalmers a statement. Upon landing in Britain was immediately taken to a hospital and was undergoing treatment for "a dangerous and unusual bacterial infection," the source said.
"After spending two nights in intensive care followed by a prolonged hospital stay, Elton was discharged on Saturday April 22 and is now resting comfortably at home, on the recommendation of their doctors. Infections of this nature are rare and life - threatening , "said Murray Chalmers.
During the tour, the pop star visited countries like Argentina, Brazil and Chile. By illness, concerts he had planned to perform in United States was canceled, however, is expected to return to the stage on June 3 at a concert in London.
"I'm fortunate to have the most incredible and faithful followers there and I apologize for disappointing them . I am very grateful to the medical team for their excellence when treating me, " said Elton John through social networks.