Vocabulary. Elton John (born 1947), an outstanding British musician, is famous

Vocabulary. Elton John (born 1947), an outstanding British musician, is famous all over the world.
What made Elton John famous? For questions 121, choose the best answer (a, b or c) to fill in the gaps in the text. There is an example at the beginning (0).
For more than forty years Elton John has been one of the most famous British singers, composers and pianists. He is on the list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Elton John (0) b) playing the piano when he was 3. In 1966, Elton John wrote music for the (1) _ written by Bernie Taupin and sent it to him. And their partnership (2) _ to this day. In 1969, Elton John (3) _ his first album but the public (4) _ it and didnt buy the album. When in a year or two he first (5)_the US Top 100 chart, he was in the 92nd spot. Johns first American concert (6) _ in Los Angeles and was a success. In 1973, Johns album Dont Shoot Me Im Only the Piano Player became his (7) in the USA because some songs from the album entered the best songs charts in America for the first time. In 1977, John (8) that he had decided to stop performing. Taupin began working with others. In 1979, John and Taupin (9) to work together again. In 1985, John was one of the many (10) _ at Live Aid, the charity marathon concert. In the 1990s, Elton John was already known as one of the most popular musicians. In 1997, John lost two close friends, (11) world famous Italian designer Gianni Versace and Diana, (12) Princess of Wales. His concerts in her memory and his song Candle in the Wind raised millions of pounds that went to (13) Diana Memorial Fund. Today Elton John continues performing to (14). He has sold 250 million (15)!
He performed with (16) _ London Symphony Orchestra and with many world-famous musicians. His performances in (17) Palace Square in St Petersburg and at (18) State Kremlin Palace in Moscow were very successful. Elton John continues to (19) musicians today. In his interviews he said, I want to work with Pharrel, Timbaland and Eminem. Some people think that our work wont be a (20). But it could be fantastic! Today my musicians and I are working hard because at the end of this year I am (21) _ a new album. I want my fans to enjoy it!