Elton John @75 Hardcover Music Biography Book

Product Description

In Elton @75, veteran rock critic Gillian Gaar examines a music icon through the lens of 75 key releases and accomplishments. Pivotal studio and live albums are featured, as are a curated selection of Eltons expertly crafted singles. But Gaar delves deeper to reveal the moments and connections that helped define his career: his partnership with cowriter Bernie Taupin, jaw dropping performances such as the Dodger Stadium residency, Live Aid, and the Freddie Mercury Tribute; key film and television roles, including Tommy, The Muppet Show, and Soul Train; tireless work on behalf of AIDS research; and his personal relationships. This unique celebration of Elton--from rock-mad British teen to his breakthrough singles like "Your Song" and landmark LPs such as Honky Chateau--is illustrated with live concert and candid offstage photography and memorabilia, right up to the epic Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The book also includes gatefolds featuring a timeline and the painting "A Party of Eltons, a previously unpublished glossy print, and a pullout concert poster, The result is a stunning tribute to one of the most admired stars in rock and roll.

• Pages: 200
• Publisher: Motorbooks, 2022
• Measurement: 9.75 x 1.25 x 11.25