Elton John Speaks Out Against the Legalization of Marijuana

The ‘Rocket Man’ singer battled drug and alcohol addiction for 16 years before getting sober in 1990.
Elton John Speaks Out Against the Legalization of Marijuana
Elton John attends the "Rocketman" UK premiere in London on May 20, 2019. Tristan Fewings/Getty Images
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British pop-rock star Elton John has voiced opposition to the legalization of marijuana.

During a recent interview with Time magazine, published on Dec. 11, the “Rocket Man” singer, who has been open about his past struggles with substance abuse, said cannabis could serve as a gateway drug to addiction.