Pharrell Williams named son after Elton John song

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Feb 09 2014 | 8:05 AM IST
Rapper Pharrell Williams says he took inspiration from musician Elton John's hit song 'Rocket Man' to name his five-year-old Rocket.
However, the 40-year-old singer denied reports that he had kept the middle name of his son 'Man', reported Daily Express.
"I really respect Elton John's music... Contrary to popular belief, Rocket's middle name is not Man. But Elton John's 'Rocket Man' song was a part of it and also Stevie Wonder's 'Rocket Love'," Williams said.
Williams married his long-time model girlfriend Helen Lasichanh on October 12 in 2013.
The couple welcomed a son in November 2008.
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First Published: Feb 09 2014 | 8:05 AM IST

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