Drawing on many first-hand interviews with his close associates and music collaborators, this is a page-turning entertaining story. It provides a fascinating and revealing portrait of on e of the most admired pop artists ever, and offers a new perspective on an extraordinary man whose influence is felt around the world.

Dive into this brilliant behind-the-scenes celebration of the creative oyssey tha brought Elton John's colorful breakthrough years to life on screen.

This is the perfect companion to the dazzling visual masterpiece that is Rocketman, and features exclusive interviews and images from the production and the movie, and extensive insights into the locations, choreography, costumes, sets and - of course - the music.

Born Reg Dwight in the post-war suburb of Pinner, then working as a jobbing pianist in 1960's London, he seemed an unlikely candidate to break out and achieve international acclaim. Yet his exceptional musical talent, outrageous showmanship and incredible capacity for hard work combined to propel him into the pop stratosphere in America and the UK - and he has barely been out of the headlines ever since.

His monster back catalogue of gold and platinum-selling recordings includes fan favourites Your Song, Rcoket Man, I'm Still Standing and of course the world's best-selling single of all-time, Candle in the Wind which he sang at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.

His move into composing for musical theatre, particularly The Lion King and Billy Elliot added a further string to his bow winning him an Oscar and a Tony to add to the Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello awards given in recognition of his extraordinary talent.

Flamboyant and extravagant, Sir Elton has done it all - broken the mould, topped the charts, chaired a football club, created an AIDS charity and maintained a unique and enduring partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin.

Now happily married and settled with two children, he is retiring from touring. As he bids farewell to life on the road, this lavishly illustrated book pays tribute to Sir Elton John - the most successful male solo artist of all time...

Elton John FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Rocket Man chronicles the music legend's entire career to date. Beginning with his humble, and at times disheartening, childhood in the North London suburb of Pinner, readers are privy to the serendipitous meeting between John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, with whom he'd form a songwriting partnership that would ultimately rank alongside Lennon and McCartney in its success.

Investigating the highs and lows throughout each of John's musical phases and sartorial changes, the book underscores not only the talent behind the legend but the unvarnished truth behind tales that are familiar only to diehard fans.

Vyrastal ako mimoriadny klavírny talent v Pinneri na predmestí Londýna. Svojim prvým vystúpenim v losangeleskom Troubadour Clube si 25. augusta 1970 podmanil Ameriku. Nikto vtedy netušil. že v tú noc začala kariéra. ktorá bude trvať už 49 rokov.

Elton je ešte stále na cestách a prináša úžasný zážitok státisicom fanúšikov počas svojho rozlúčkového turné s názvom Farewell Yellow Brick Road.

O'Neill has drawn on his personal relationship with Elton John to write the book's introduction and captions.

the albums • the songs • the concerts • the musicals • the charities • the accolades • the costumes • the glasses • the music!

We can count on one hand the musical legends equal to Elton John (the Beatles and the Rolling Stones each get a finger).

Elton John: Fifty Years On looks at the impact songwriting partners Elton John and Bernie Taupin have had on popular music and culture, and also discusses every song on all thirty albums, plus his work on Broadway, in movies, and elsewhere.

Part 1 is a collection of essays and interviews with musicians and music writers chatting about Elton and Bernie.

Part 2 is a bullet-pointed look at every released song, complete with insights, trivia, and meanings, including musical insights—like Elton’s favorite chord progressions, or the most notable melodies in his discography.

Did you know?

Elton and Bernie’s revision of “Candle in the Wind” (known as “Goodbye England’s Rose”), a tribute to Princess Diana after her untimely death, is the biggest-selling single in the UK and the second-biggest selling single in music history (after Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas”).

“Tiny Dancer” may or may not be about Bernie Taupin’s wife, Maxine... quotes from Elton and Bernie contradict each other.

The biggest music stars in the world routinely show up at Elton John concerts to sing duets with the Rocket Man, including Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, George Michael, Bruce Hornsby, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Bryan Adams, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, and many more, as well as Elton’s legendary “dual” shows with Billy Joel!

The background vocals for the song “White Powder White Lady” on the 21 at 33 album are sung by the Eagles.

The background vocals for the song “Cage the Songbird” on the Blue Moves album are sung by Graham Nash and David Crosby. (Stephen Stills must have been busy?)

Elton John: Fifty Years On was written for ultimate Elton John fans. A browsing book, a reading book, a treasure trove of facts, trivia, insights, and commentary, it’s the perfect companion to Elton leaving the Yellow Brick Road.

His life has been full of drama, from the early rejection of his work with song-writing partner Bernie Taupin to spinning out of control as a chart-topping superstar; from half-heartedly trying to drown himself in his LA swimming pool to disco-dancing with Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth; from friendships with John Lennon, Freddie Mercury, and George Michael to setting up his AIDS Foundation to conquering Broadway with Aida, The Lion King, and Billy Elliot the Musical. All the while Elton was hiding a drug addiction that would grip him for over a decade.

In Me, Elton also writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble, and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes.