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Elton John is one of the greatest superstars of all time, one of the most amazing live performers and a world-stature recording artist with sensational sales. Why? This book tells you the real story of how Elton Hercules John, the boy from an ordinary London suburb, became an ouststanding name in music not just in England, not just in the States but throughout the world. The multi-million record sales and frenzied receptions at concerts everywhere don't just happen. The story behind this unique and extraordinary genius and those who are associated with his fabulous success, like oustanding lyric-writer, Bernie Taupin, is amazing.