Elton - Made In England: Judy Parkinson

Without doubt, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer/songwriter, pianist and entertainer rolled into one. The ultimate rock superstar, he has enjoyed the highs and lows of success and excess in equal measure. Renowned for an extravagant lifestyle, unstinting generosity and the occasional 'moment', he is a friend to the stars and royalty alike. This is an exploration of his life and work, from his childhood and schooldays and his early days with the band Bluesology through to his current top celebrity status. Not without controversy, Elton has ed a complicated life under the media spotlight - drug and alcohol addictions, a marriage which ended in less than five years and he was plagued by tabloid-inspired gay-sex allegations. yet he recovered from these personal crises and founded the Elton John AIDS Foundation which has raised more than £20 million for AIDS victims and research. Illustrated with 16 pages of colour photographs.