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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 · Elton John (left) with his manager John Reid, on their way to a luncheon in honor of Buddy Holly at the Orangery in Holland Park, London in September 1976. After their relationship ended, Reid...
Feb 17, 2022 · John Reid is a retired music manager. He started his career in 1967 at the age of 18, as a promoter for EMI. At 19, he became the Tamla Motown label manager for the UK.
May 30, 2019 · Music manager John Reid makes appearances in two of the biggest biopics in recent years. He’s played by Aiden Gillen in Bohemian Rhapsody, and Richard Madden plays him in Rocketman.
Jul 16, 2023 · Reid’s career in music started several years before he met John. The Scottish-born son of a welder dropped out of school and moved to London in 1969 with dreams of a job in the music...
Nov 4, 2021 · John Reid appears as both Elton John and Queen's manager in Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody, but each story depicts the character quote differently.
May 25, 2019 · Reid became John’s manager and introduced the musician to lyricist Bernie Taupin, a collaboration which has lasted to this day. Reid told The Daily Record in 1998: “When I met Elton, I didn't...
