Taron Egerton does sing the Elton John songs himself in Rocketman. He stated he planned to sing on set and did so for the performances, with Elton John and the project team expressing positive feedback about his vocal work.[1][4]
Key points:
- Egerton recorded and performed the songs for the film rather than lip-syncing to another singer.[4]
- Elton John praised Egerton’s singing, noting he’d never heard someone sing his songs better than Taron.[4]
- Behind-the-scenes and trailer materials also confirm that the on-screen vocals are Egerton’s.[10]
If you want, I can pull more sources or summarize specific songs from Rocketman that Egerton performs.[1][10]
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Finding the right fit to wear the rock singer's iconic wardrobe is one thing. Finding an actor who sounds like him is another.
www.esquire.comThe movie Rocketman tells the story of Elton John's legendary music career, from entering the music industry and finding fame to dealing with depression and substance abuse. Of course, Sir Elton's music is a big part of the biopic, but viewers want to know if actor Taron Egerton, who plays John, really sang the songs himself.
www.pulse.ngET was first on set of the upcoming biopic, in theaters May 2019.
www.etonline.comWatch the ‘Kingsman’ star sing Elton John classics for the new rock biopic.
screencrush.comBy Raphael Carty Rocketman is an audacious reimagining of Elton John’s life as a musical set to the Elton John/Bernie Taupin songbook, with touches of […]
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www.imdb.com“Sorry for the delay,” Taron Egerton says, putting his iPhone down on a table.
www.latimes.comThe movie Rocketman tells the story of Elton John's legendary music career, from entering the music industry and finding fame to dealing with depression and substance abuse. Of course, Sir Elton's music is a big part of the biopic, but viewers want to know if actor Taron Egerton, who plays John, really sang the songs himself.
www.pulse.co.keHere's what we know about the vocals in the award-winning Elton John biopic.
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