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Elton John : Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road by Gillian G. Gaar (2024, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-100760387605
ISBN-139780760387603
eBay Product ID (ePID)9060887262
Product Key Features
Book TitleElton John : Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory & Criticism, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal
Publication Year2024
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorGillian G. Gaar
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight44.1 Oz
Item Length10.6 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal782.42166092
Table Of ContentIntroduction 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
SynopsisThis 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., 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. 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberML410.J64G3 2024
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- Mar 13, 2024
Another beautiful book full of Elton photos and stories
A must have for any fan of Elton John. A beautiful collection of photos and stories up through his final tour that ended in 2023.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
