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Elton John: Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road
Hardback Published on: 08/02/2024
Price: £18.99
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Synopsis
**A beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, *Elton John* features live onstage and candid offstage photography, an entertaining history, and 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 honors, 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.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Motorbooks
- ISBN: 9780760387603
- Number of pages: 200
- Dimensions: 241 x 278 x 20 mm
- Weight: 1144g
- Languages: English