Tin Pan Alley: The Rise Of Elton John (limited Edition) - Couverture rigide

Hayward, Keith

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ISBN 10 : 0957570007 ISBN 13 : 9780957570009

Editeur : Soundcheck Books, 2013

Synopsis

This book details Sir Elton's formative years: from training as a classical pianist at the Royal Academy of Music; his time as a jobbing songwriter in London's Tin Pan Alley; performing his first live gigs; his eventual rise to superstardom in the '70s. With two picture sections of never-before-seen photos, this is the first biography to focus entirely on Elton's formative years from 1964 to 1979, and the only one that dares to get up close and personal to his private and public life. For Elton's army of fans this is a must.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This unique book focuses on two stars. One is Sir Elton John and his rise from jobbing songwriter to the breakthrough gigs at the LA Troubadour in 1970. The other is Tin Pan Alley itself. Denmark Street, in London's west end, was home to Britain's music publishing industry. A world filled with sharp, but often surprisingly generous, publishers and the songwriters who needed to sell them their songs to survive. Elton John and Bernie Taupin found themselves in exactly this position before success came knocking. Author and Elton John fan, Keith Hayward, seamlessly weaves these two worlds together by interviewing those that were there. Band mates in Bluesology and the Elton John Band, Tony Taupin (brother of Bernie), manager Ray Williams, lyricists Gary Osborne and Bill Martin, songwriter Tony Hatch, music publicist Tony King and many more share their thoughts and memories.

With never-before-seen photos, Tin Pan Alley: The Rise of Elton John is the first book to focus solely on the artist's formative years. It is a must not only for Sir Elton's army of fans but for anyone with an interest in music history.

Music business journalist, Nigel Hunter, who worked in the Alley, provides a funny and touching preface and epilogue. The jacket has been specially designed by David Larkham, who was responsible for producing many of Sir Elton's early album covers.

Biographie de l'auteur

Keith Hayward is a renowned music collector, expert and historian, who has met Elton John on several occasions and recently became Roger Pope's manager. Tin Pan Alley: The Rise of Elton John is his first book. He lives in West Sussex, England, and has travelled the world in his quest to document Elton's early life and career. He is currently working on a multi-media project, tentatively titled 2020 Vision, with arranger, conductor and composer Martyn Ford.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Soundcheck Books
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0957570007
• ISBN 13: 9780957570009
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible