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Elton John


Rocket Man’s Rhapsody
The Beginning of Glam: Early 1970s: Elton John began to embrace glam rock around the time of his album "Honky Château" (1972). This period was marked by a shift towards more theatrical and flamboyant performances, influenced by the likes of David Bowie, Marc Bolan of T. Rex, and the broader glam rock movement in Britain. Visual Transformation: Elton's stage presence became increasingly extravagant. He adopted flamboyant costumes designed by prominent figures like Bob Mackie a

Elton John
Aug 10


Elton John: Kiss The Bride Single (1983)
Elton's Dreamboat Double-Pack Elton John’s “Kiss The Bride” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 7, 1983, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: EJS 2). Backed with the previously unreleased “Dreamboat,” this upbeat pop-rock track, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, was the third single from the album Too Low For Zero. Produced by Chris Thomas and recorded by Bill Price, the A-side’s catchy synths and Elton’s vocals peaked at No. 20 on the UK Singles

Elton John
Oct 6, 1983


Elton John: All Quiet On The Western Front Single (1982)
Elton's Good Times Re-Mix Elton John’s “All Quiet On The Western Front” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1982, on The Rocket Record Company (catalogue: XPRES 88). Backed with “Where Have All The Good Times Gone (Re-Mix),” this reflective rock track, written by Bernie Taupin and Elton John, was produced by Chris Thomas. The A-side’s poignant anti-war message did not chart in the UK. Issued in standard, grey injection label, promo, poster bag, and Net

Elton John
Nov 12, 1982


Elton John: A Single Man Album (1978)
Elton John’s A Single Man : A Bold New Chapter from 1978 In the whirlwind of the late 1970s, Elton John was navigating personal and professional reinvention. Released on October 16, 1978, through The Rocket Record Company in the UK (TRAIN 1) and MCA Records in the US (MCA-3065), A Single Man marked his twelfth studio album and a daring departure from his golden-era formula. This was Elton’s first full collaboration with lyricist Gary Osborne, replacing longtime partner Bernie

Elton John
Oct 15, 1978
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