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John Reid (born 9 September 1949) is a music manager, known for being the manager and former partner of singer Elton John, as well as for managing the British rock band Queen. Life and career. Reid was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the son of John Reid, a welder, and Betty, a shop worker.
Jul 30, 2020 · As Elton John’s lover in the early 1970s, John Reid was witness to the arrival of one of the world’s greatest entertainers. As John’s manager for 28 years, Reid amassed a fortune that he would...
Feb 17, 2022 · John Reid was a music manager who worked with Elton John from 1970 to 1998 and Queen from 1975 to 1978. He also appeared in the biopic films Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, portrayed by Aidan Gillen and Richard Madden.
- Tom Eames
Jul 16, 2023 · In Rocketman, Reid and John first meet after the singer’s breakthrough performance in Los Angeles. In actuality, their first encounter happened at a Motown Christmas party.
- Corey Irwin
May 30, 2019 · The true story of Elton John and John Reid's romantic, sexual and professional relationships—and what really happened after what we see in 'Rocketman.' Plus, where is John Reid today?
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Jun 1, 2019 · John Reid was Elton John's manager for nearly three decades and at one point his romantic partner.
May 29, 2019 · John Reid was Elton John's music manager and lover for 28 years, until 1998. He retired from music management in 1999 and became a judge on The X-Factor Australia in 2005.
