The answers are all famous people either the surname or the name they are know by.
1)once regal musician (5)
2) original rocket man (10)
3) keep the door open thus? There's a little bit missing. (8)
4) a second rate den (5)
5) gold gun (6)
6) can he run madly (5)
7)queen leaves railway sleeper to be destroyed (7)
Not doing very well with these
Many thanks in advance :)