by Best Classic Bands Staff
Elton John turned 75 on March 25, 2022, and as he continues his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, he will be celebrated with a new career-spanning book. Elton John at 75 arrived September 20 via Motorbooks.
From the publisher’s announcement: Few rock artists continue to garner more and more adulation with age. Sir Elton Hercules John is an exception that proves the rule. In Elton John at 75, veteran rock journalist Gillian Gaar examines the music icon through 75 career accomplishments and life events. Key studio albums are of course featured, as is a curated selection of his earworm singles. But Gaar delves deeper to reveal the events that helped chart the course of Elton’s career. They understand:
Key performances such as his breakthrough performance at The Troubadour in Los Angeles and the historic Soviet Union and Dodger Stadium concerts;
Legendary collaborations with the likes of George Michael, Billy Joel and Kate Bush;
Film and television roles, including Tommy and The Muppet Show;
Working tirelessly on behalf of AIDS research;
Notable awards and honours, including knighthood;
His collaboration with longtime co-writer Bernie Taupin.
Since his debut album in 1969, Elton John has been considered one of the most influential musicians and performers of the past five decades. By examining 75 touchstones, Gaar offers a unique overview of John’s career arc, from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album goodbye yellow brick road to his flamboyant stage presence, and beyond.
Each page is illustrated with concert photography and off-stage photos, as well as concert posters, 7-inch covers, and more. Its 200-page box set also includes a gatefold timeline, never-before-seen gatefold artwork, and a detachable poster.
Author Gaar has written for numerous publications, including rolling stone and Gold mine. Previous books include She’s a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll; The Return of the King: The Great Return of Elvis Presley; The Doors: The Complete Illustrated History; and Pattern: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band – The Illustrated Story.
Tickets to attend John’s Farewell Tour are available here and here.