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.