THE RISE OF ELTON JOHN Hayward, Keith creator author. text biography enk 2013 monographic eng

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xiv, 214 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm This unique book tells the story of two stars. One is Sir Elton John and his career up to the breakthrough gigs at the LA Troubadour in 1970. The other is Tin Pan Alley itself Raised and regimented-- Someone mother might know-- From pinner to Tin Pan Alley-- Changes-- Pubs and clubs-- Working the circuit-- Let the heartaches begin-- Out of the woods-- Leading a double life-- First love-- The death of bluesology-- The gaff-- The gaff part II-- Hookfoot-- Earning a crust-- Finally on our way-- Going to California. general KEITH HAYWARD Includes index. John, Elton 1947- Singers England Biography Rock musicians England Biography Rock music England History and criticism 782.42166092 9780957144200 PPAK 231227 20231227162512.0 eng