Sir Elton John's <br />Mother Tried to <br />Stop Civil Partnership The superstar was the first in the <br />UK to have his partnership made <br />official in Dec. 2005, with filmmaker David Furnish. In his memoir, 'Me', <br />the 'Rocket Man' singer <br />reveals his mother Sheila was as <br />disruptive as possible on the big day. Sir Elton only later found out why. Elton John, 'Me', via 'Daily Mail' David's parents <br />were far more supportive. Elton John, 'Me', via 'Daily Mail' John says his mother often <br />had irrational outbursts of rage. Elton believes that his <br />mother's objection to the <br />union wasn't simply due to prejudice. Elton John, 'Me', via 'Daily Mail'
