{"product_id":"elton-john-captain-fantastic-on-the-yellow-brick-road-hardcover","title":"Elton John: Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGillian G. Gaar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA beautifully produced celebration of the iconic and beloved rock star, \u003ci\u003eElton John\u003c\/i\u003e features live onstage and candid offstage photography, an entertaining history, and gatefold timeline.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFew rock artists continue to gather more and more adulation with age than Sir Elton Hercules John. In this re-release of \u003ci\u003eElton John at 75\u003c\/i\u003e (2022), veteran rock journalist Gillian Gaar provides a unique examination of Elton's life and career through the lens of \u003cb\u003e75 career accomplishments and life events\u003c\/b\u003e--from his first steps as a solo artist to the breakthrough album \u003ci\u003eGoodbye Yellow Brick Road\u003c\/i\u003e to his flamboyant stage presence, and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKey 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: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey performances such as his breakthrough performance at LA's Troubadour, and the historic Soviet Union and Dodger Stadium concerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegendary collaborations with the likes of Dua LIpa, Billy Joel, and Kate Bush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis many film and television roles, including \u003ci\u003eTommy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Muppet Show\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTireless work on behalf of AIDS research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotable awards and honors, including knighthood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd of course his collaboration with longtime cowriter Bernie Taupin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery page is illustrated with \u003cb\u003estunning photography\u003c\/b\u003e, including \u003cb\u003egig posters\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e7-inch picture sleeves\u003c\/b\u003e, and more. This incredible package also includes a \u003cb\u003egatefold Elton John timeline\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe result is a fitting tribute to one of the most admired stars in rock.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian G. Gaar \u003c\/b\u003ehas written for numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eMojo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Rolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the author of more than 20 books about rock 'n' roll, including Quarto's \u003ci\u003eElton John at 75\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen at 75\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTom Petty: The Life \u0026amp; Music\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Seattle.​\u003cbr\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 10.4 x 9.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390283727026,"sku":"9780760387603","price":25.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/gFSHsa9QVB9780760387603.webp?v=1782895796","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/elton-john-captain-fantastic-on-the-yellow-brick-road-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}