Trivia

Wrote the song Tiny Dancer, after his wife Maxine Feiberlman, in 1971.

Is Elton John's long-time lyricist.

Is an accomplished painter.

Used to own a restaurant in downtown Los Angeles called Cicada.

Other music artists he has worked with include Alice Cooper, Melissa Manchester, Heart and Jefferson Starship.

Ex-brother-in-law of Rene Russo.

Bernie's Golden Globe win for Best Original Song "I'm Gonna Love Me Again" from Rocketman (2019), is the first time he has ever won an award with songwriting partner Elton John (Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles / Jan. 5, 2020).

Co-owns bucking bull named Little Yellow Jacket. Ownes Roundup Valley Ranch in Santa Ynez, California

Presented (along with musical partner Elton John) with the Music Industry Trusts' Award in 2002 for his outstanding contribution to the British music industry.

Had a cameo appearance in a 1980s retro music video for Procol Harum's "A Whiter Shade of Pale".

Along with Elton John, is currently working on the songs for the stage adaptation of Anne Rice's novel, "The Vampire Lestat". (February 2004)

Plays in a band called The Farm Dogs.

Wrote and published a book of poems titled 'The Devil at High Noon.'

2 step-daughters with Stephanie Haymes

Older brother Anthony (Tony). Younger brother Christopher (Kit).

Second daughter born to Bernie and Heather is named Georgey Devon.

Daughter, Charley Indiana, born May 18, 2005. She weighed 9 lbs., 6 oz. and was 22" long.

He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2022 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to music. He is a lyricist.