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Tin Pan Alley: The Rise of Elton John

Tin Pan Alley: The Rise of Elton John

by KeithHayward (Author)

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    Paperback 2013

    $3.56
Synopsis

With first-hand accounts from the people who knew him best, 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; and his eventual rise to superstardom in the '70s. Packed with exclusive interviews with everyone from Elton's first piano teacher through to band mates in Bluesology and the Elton John Band, managers Ray Williams and John Reid, collaborators such as Kiki Dee and Rick Wakeman along with personal friends.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 218
 Publisher: Soundcheck Books
Published: 02 May 2013
ISBN 10: 0957144202
ISBN 13: 9780957144200

Author Bio
Keith Hayward is a human resources specialist whose previous writing credits include a number of volumes on work practices, recruitment, employment, negotiation, equality and diversity. He is also 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.