From The Back Cover:Grammy winner for "Can You Feel The Love
Tonight" from Disney's 1994
blockbuster movie The Lion King, Elton John is a musician that
has transcended generations. Since his U.S. debut 25 years ago, E.J. has
scored a to-40 hit every year. This first reference dedicated to the
legendary singer/sogwriter, who has been enchanting fans for nearly
three decades, contains hundreds of anecdotes on people, places, and
things related to his career.
Four sections to this encyclopedia feature:
- Elton A-Z - highliting explanations, details, and anecdotes
related to aspects of his career and life, with entries on celebrity
friends, important places, and a wide variety of topics.
- Albums - presenting a chronological, behind-the-scenes
look at Elton John's more than 35 albums up to and including 1995's
Made in England
- Performances - listing his concert tours year by year and
highlighting major performances such as John Lennon's final stage
appearance in a 1974 show, a 1979 concert in Russia, and a little-publicized
1992 tribute
- Songs - listing alphabetically more than 500 songs recorded
or written by Elton John
This well-researched volume offers a gold mine of Elton John trivia gathered
by one of the artist's historians and the editor of the international
Elton John fan magazine
East End Lights. Fans and popular music
buffs will enjoy the comprehensive treatment on this 25th anniversary of
Elton John's U.S. debut.