He studied piano and composition at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. In 1971 he wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Godspell, which won many awards including two Grammys.

The figure impressively captures John in the midst of one of his famous piano handstands. The wax figure's outfit is based on the one John wore at his 1975 Midsummer Music Festival at Wembley ...