Whether he is regarded as a phenominal performer or a piano-playing clown; an audacious character or a major pop star, no one can deny the impact Elton John has made on the rock music of today. He has come a long, long way from being tubby, shy Reg Dwight of Pinner. This is the triumphant story of how Elton John soared to superstardom. Of how from cutting his first LP just six years ago he has moved into a world peopled by pop kings, littered with fabulous mansions and dominated by millions of worshipping fans.