{"product_id":"elton-john-captain-fantastic-on-the-yellow-brick-road-9780760387603","title":"Elton John: Captain Fantastic on the Yellow Brick Road","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGillian G. Gaar \u003c\/b\u003ehas written for numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eMojo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e. Previous books include \u003ci\u003eShe's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock \u0026amp; Roll\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEntertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eElton John at 75\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eBruce Springsteen at 75\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50661639520530,"sku":"9780760387603","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ff7ce77-3712-4948-aca7-1763ffc71f53.jpg?v=1733503071","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/elton-john-captain-fantastic-on-the-yellow-brick-road-9780760387603","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}