Elton John - Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road

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.

List of contents

Introduction
PART 1: Chasing the dream, 1947-1970
PART 2: Superstar, 1970-1976
PART 3: Change it up to shake it up, 1977-1989
PART 4: I'm still standing, 1990-1997
PART 5: National treasure, 1998-Present
INDEX
IMAGE CREDITS
About the author
Bibliography

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;Elton John at 75;  Bruce Springsteen at 75; and Tom Petty: The Life & Music. She lives in Seattle.

Summary

This re-release of Elton John at 75 (2022) celebrates the rocker’s life in a beautifully produced retrospective detailing 75 key releases and life events.

Product details

• Authors: Gillian G. Gaar, Gaar Gillian G.
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.02.2024
• EAN: 9780760387603
• ISBN: 978-0-7603-8760-3
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 18 mm x 278 mm
• Weight: 1247 g
• Illustrations: color & b-w photos
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Biographies, autobiographies; Rock, Rock & Pop music, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal, Biography: arts & entertainment, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Pop Music, Popular Music, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Of specific Gay interest, Biography: arts and entertainment, Relating to gay people, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LGBTQ+