Elton John Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road

A beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star,Elton Johnfeatures live onstage and candid offstage photography, an entertaining history, and timeline.
Few rock artists continue to gather more and more adulation with age than Sir Elton Hercules John. In this re-release ofElton John at 75(2022), veteran rock journalist Gillian Gaar provides a unique examination of Elton's life and career through the lens of75 career accomplishments and life events-from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough albumGoodbye Yellow Brick Roadto 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 concertsLegendary collaborations with the likes of Dua LIpa, Billy Joel, and Kate BushHis many film and television roles, includingTommyandThe Muppet ShowTireless work on behalf of AIDS researchNotable awards and honors, including knighthoodAnd of course his collaboration with longtime cowriter Bernie Taupin
Every page is illustrated withstunning photography, includinggig postersand more.
The result is a fitting tribute to one of the most admired stars in rock.