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’s Elton's Cover Star , a cover and one-page feature in Music Star , December 22, 1973.

Elton John’s Win His LP , a cover and one-page article in Look In Magazine , September 8, 1973.

Elton John’s "Fat & Fab" , a one-page article, 1973.