Elton John.Photo: David Redfern/Redferns
No one takes a photo likeSir Elton John.In his 50-plus-year career, the rocker has traveled the globe, performing to sold-out mega-crowds and rubbing elbows with some of the other biggest names in entertainment. Oh, and did we mentionhe’s an EGOT now,too?As he celebrateshis 77th birthday, look back on some of Elton John’s most epic throwback photos, like the one above, when he smashed his performance at the famed Hammersmith Odeon in London back in his early days.
No one takes a photo likeSir Elton John.
In his 50-plus-year career, the rocker has traveled the globe, performing to sold-out mega-crowds and rubbing elbows with some of the other biggest names in entertainment. Oh, and did we mentionhe’s an EGOT now,too?
As he celebrateshis 77th birthday, look back on some of Elton John’s most epic throwback photos, like the one above, when he smashed his performance at the famed Hammersmith Odeon in London back in his early days.
01of 18Star PowerElton John.Steve Morley/RedfernsThe late John Lennon makes a surprise appearance at the star’s Madison Square Garden show in November 1974 in New York City.
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Star Power
Elton John.Steve Morley/Redferns
The late John Lennon makes a surprise appearance at the star’s Madison Square Garden show in November 1974 in New York City.
02of 18Big KissElton John.Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyFront and center, the legend poses with his tongue out with Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanleythe from the rock band Kiss in 1977 in L.A.
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Big Kiss
Elton John.Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Front and center, the legend poses with his tongue out with Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanleythe from the rock band Kiss in 1977 in L.A.
03of 18Flying HighElton John.Chris Walter/WireImageNo one can out-perform the king. John gives his fans a spectacular show — with piano handstands included — like this one from 1974.
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Flying High
Elton John.Chris Walter/WireImage
No one can out-perform the king. John gives his fans a spectacular show — with piano handstands included — like this one from 1974.
04of 18No New FriendsElton John.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyThe icon gathers with his iconic friends — Cher, Al Wilson and Natalie Cole — at a Wings concert at the Forum in Inglewood, California, in June 1976.
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No New Friends
Elton John.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
The icon gathers with his iconic friends — Cher, Al Wilson and Natalie Cole — at a Wings concert at the Forum in Inglewood, California, in June 1976.
05of 18Style MakerElton John.Victor Crawshaw/Mirrorpix/GettyKnown for his fearless fashion, the star set trends with unique and unforgettable pieces. In this shot from 1973, John is feeling 8-in. platform shoes and his signature round glasses.
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Style Maker
Elton John.Victor Crawshaw/Mirrorpix/Getty
Known for his fearless fashion, the star set trends with unique and unforgettable pieces. In this shot from 1973, John is feeling 8-in. platform shoes and his signature round glasses.
06of 18Fan FavoriteElton John.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyJohn is seen here performing “Pinball Wizard” in The Who’s rock opera movieTommy, which was released in the U.K. on March 26, 1975.
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Fan Favorite
John is seen here performing “Pinball Wizard” in The Who’s rock opera movieTommy, which was released in the U.K. on March 26, 1975.
07of 18Hollywood LegendElton John.Michael Ochs Archives/GettyIn a key lime green suit adorned with gold stars, John proudly poses with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 23, 1965, in L.A.
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Hollywood Legend
In a key lime green suit adorned with gold stars, John proudly poses with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 23, 1965, in L.A.
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Famous Friends
Friend Tina Turner supports John at theTommymovie press conference at the Plaza Hotel on March 18, 1975, in N.Y.C.
09of 18One and OnlyElton John.SSPL/GettyNothing is cooler than this early still of the icon completely unbothered, while listening to music in sparkly glasses and platform boots.
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One and Only
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Nothing is cooler than this early still of the icon completely unbothered, while listening to music in sparkly glasses and platform boots.
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Rock Star Royals
Elton John.Michael Putland/Getty
11of 18Guest StarsElton John.Bettmann/GettyBette Midler and John, dressed in elaborate costumes, hug on the set of theChershow on CBS.
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Guest Stars
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Bette Midler and John, dressed in elaborate costumes, hug on the set of theChershow on CBS.
12of 18Anything But OrdinaryElton John.Don Preston/The Boston Globe via GettyBoston is blessed with John and his one-of-a-kind costume choices at the Boston Garden in 1974.
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Anything But Ordinary
Elton John.Don Preston/The Boston Globe via Getty
Boston is blessed with John and his one-of-a-kind costume choices at the Boston Garden in 1974.
13of 18Sports SoulmatesElton John.PL Gould/IMAGES/GettyThe lifelong tennis fan poses with good friend and tennis legend Billie Jean King at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in N.Y.C. in 1975.
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Sports Soulmates
Elton John.PL Gould/IMAGES/Getty
The lifelong tennis fan poses with good friend and tennis legend Billie Jean King at the Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in N.Y.C. in 1975.
14of 18Awards GaloreElton John.Keystone/Hulton Archive/GettyFormer Beatles rocker Paul McCartney and then-wife Linda show off their awards from the 1978 Capital Radio Music Awards at Grosvenor House in London.
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Awards Galore
Elton John.Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty
Former Beatles rocker Paul McCartney and then-wife Linda show off their awards from the 1978 Capital Radio Music Awards at Grosvenor House in London.
15of 18Circle of FriendsElton John.Kent Gavin/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/GettyJohn, Rod Stewart and his then-wife Alana, and Mark Gero support Liza Minnelli’s opening night show in London at the White Elephant in 1983.
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Circle of Friends
Elton John.Kent Gavin/Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty
John, Rod Stewart and his then-wife Alana, and Mark Gero support Liza Minnelli’s opening night show in London at the White Elephant in 1983.
16of 18Friends ForeverElton John.Bauer-Griffin/GettyThe late George Michael and the singer get together at Live Aid on July 13, 1985, in London.
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Friends Forever
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The late George Michael and the singer get together at Live Aid on July 13, 1985, in London.
17of 18Shine BrightElton John.Andre Csillag/ShutterstockJohn wears a dazzling custom Dodgers uniform to perform for a sea of fans at Elton John in concert at Dodgers Stadium in 1975 in L.A.
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Shine Bright
Elton John.Andre Csillag/Shutterstock
John wears a dazzling custom Dodgers uniform to perform for a sea of fans at Elton John in concert at Dodgers Stadium in 1975 in L.A.
18of 18You Could NeverElton John.Dave Hogan/GettyJohn and husband David Furnish shut the star’s 40th birthday party down with incredible costumes and even more brilliant wigs.
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You Could Never
Elton John.Dave Hogan/Getty
John and husband David Furnish shut the star’s 40th birthday party down with incredible costumes and even more brilliant wigs.
source: people.com
