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Elton John

Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road
By Gillian G. Gaar
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A beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, Elton John features live onstage and candid offstage photography, an entertaining history, and a gatefold timeline. Few rock artists continue to gather more and more adulation with age than Sir Elton Hercules John. In this... Read More
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This repackaged edition of Elton John at 75 celebrates the rocker's life in a beautifully produced retrospective detailing 75 key releases and life events.

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A beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, Elton John features live onstage and candid offstage photography, an entertaining history, and a gatefold timeline.

Few rock artists continue to gather more and more adulation with age than Sir Elton Hercules John. In this re-release of Elton John at 75 (2022), veteran rock journalist Gillian Gaar provides a unique examination of Elton's life and career through the lens of 75 career accomplishments and life events—from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to his flamboyant stage presence, and beyond.

Key studio albums are featured, of course, as are a curated selection of his earworm singles. But Gaar delves deeper to reveal the events that helped chart the course of Elton's career:

  • Key performances such as his breakthrough performance at LA's Troubadour, and the historic Soviet Union and Dodger Stadium concerts
  • Legendary collaborations with the likes of Dua Lipa, Billy Joel, and Kate Bush
  • His many film and television roles, including Tommy and The Muppet Show
  • Tireless work on behalf of AIDS research
  • Notable awards and honours, including knighthood
  • And of course his collaboration with longtime cowriter Bernie Taupin

Every page is illustrated with stunning photography, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more. This incredible package also includes a gatefold Elton John timeline.

The result is a fitting tribute to one of the most admired stars in rock.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760387603

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 February 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Motorbooks

Illustration: color & b-w photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1247g

Pages: 200

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Gillian G. Gaar LGBTQ+ Music & Musicians Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Gillian G. Gaar has written for numerous publications, including Mojo, Rolling Stone, and Goldmine. Previous books include She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll; Entertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana; Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback; Elton John at 75; and Bruce Springsteen at 75. She lives in Seattle.

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