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Elton John voted the most spec-tacular celebrity

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Posted: Jan 27, 2009 at 1114 hrs IST

London Singer Elton John topped Britain’s most iconic specs poll with his flamboyant taste in eyewear. The 61-year-old artiste has owned 20,000 pairs of shades over the years, the most famous being his rocketman glasses.

John became famous for his oversized glasses and outrageous outfits and jewellery and was called the 'Queen Mum

of Pop'. The candle in the wind' hitmaker pipped Beatles legend John Lennon and Oz star Dame Edna Everage in the poll of 2,000 people for the British optical brand Specsavers, ‘Sun’ reported.

From rhinestone encrusted sunglasses to super sized mettalic shades Elton John has worn it all. The top ten also included The Queen , actor Johnny Depp, and musician Jarvis Cocker.

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