Elton John @ 75
Hardback Published on: 20/09/2022
Price: £60.00
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Synopsis
**A unique and beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, *Elton at 75* features a slipcased hardcover with a gatefold timeline, gatefold artwork, frameable pull-out gig poster, and a pull-out photo print!**
Few rock artists continue to gather more and more adulation with age. Sir Elton Hercules John is an exception who proves the rule. In ***Elton John at 75***, veteran rock journalist Gillian Gaar presents a unique and beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, examining Sir Elton through the lens of **75 career accomplishments and life events**. **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 George Michael, 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 honors**, including knighthood
- And of course his collaboration with longtime cowriter **Bernie Taupin**
Beginning with his 1969 debut LP, Elton John is regarded as one of the most influential musicians and performers of the previous five decades. In examining 75 touchstones, Gaar provides a unique presentation of Elton's career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album *Goodbye Yellow Brick Road* to his flamboyant stage presence, and beyond.
Every page is illustrated with **riveting concert and candid offstage photography**, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, and more. This incredible package also includes a gatefold Elton John timeline, a previously unpublished gatefold artwork, an 8×10-inch glossy print, and a pullout poster.
The result is a stunning tribute to one of the most admired stars in rock-in a milestone year.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Motorbooks
- ISBN: 9780760375525
- Number of pages: 199
- Dimensions: 37 x 247 x 291 mm
- Weight: 1728g
- Languages: English
