Elton John - Gillian G. Gaar

Elton John

Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
200 Seiten
2024
Motorbooks (Verlag)
978-0-7603-8760-3 (ISBN)
23,65 inkl. MwSt
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.
 
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.

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; Return of the King: Elvis Presley’s Great Comeback; Elton John at 75; and Bruce Springsteen at 75. She lives in Seattle.

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

Erscheinungsdatum
Zusatzinfo color & b-w photos
Sprache englisch
Maße 235 x 270 mm
Gewicht 1247 g
Themenwelt Literatur Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
Kunst / Musik / Theater Musik Pop / Rock
ISBN-10 0-7603-8760-5 / 0760387605
ISBN-13 978-0-7603-8760-3 / 9780760387603
Zustand Neuware
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