Stage name a reunited Pixies. Many performers refer to their stage name as their "professional name". In some cases, performers subsequently adopt their stage name as their legal name. For instance, the former Robert Allen Zimmerman's legal name has been Robert Dylan (Bob Dylan) since he changed it in New York City Supreme Court in August 1962. Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight but changed his name by deed poll, making Elton Hercules John his real name. When he was knighted, he became Sir Elton Hercules John rather than Sir Reginald Kenneth Dwight. Elvis Costello (born Declan MacManus), who had adopted
Reginald Lawson Waterfield and clergyman. Reginald Lawson Waterfield Reginald Lawson Waterfield (12 April 1900 – 10 June 1986 in Woolston) was a British hematologist known for his work in amateur astronomy. In particular astrometry and the photographing of comets. He served as Director of the British Astronomical Association Mars Section from 1931-1942 and its President from 1954-1956. After World War II he had to use a wheelchair due to polio. He won the 1942 Jackson-Gwilt Medal and 1645 Waterfield is, in part, named for him. The name also honours his cousin William Francis Herschel Waterfield. He was the son of Reginald Waterfield, a