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Hayward, Keith.

Tin Pan Alley : the rise of Elton John / Keith Hayward. - London : Soundcheck Books, 2013. - xiv, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes index.

Raised and regimented -- Someone mother might know -- From pinner to Tin Pan Alley -- Changes -- Pubs and clubs -- Working the circuit -- Let the heartaches begin -- Out of the woods -- Leading a double life -- First love -- The death of bluesology -- The gaff -- The gaff part II -- Hookfoot -- Earning a crust -- Finally on our way -- Going to California.

This unique book tells the story of two stars. One is Sir Elton John and his career up to the breakthrough gigs at the LA Troubadour in 1970. The other is Tin Pan Alley itself.

ISBN: 9780957144200 0957144202 9780957570009 0957570007

Source: Scb Distributors, 15608 S New Century Dr, Gardena, CA, USA, 90248, (310)5329400 SAN 630-4814

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB296236 bnb

Subjects--Personal Names:
John, Elton.
John, Elton.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Singers--England--Biography.
Rock musicians--England--Biography.
Rock music--History and criticism.--England
Rock music.
Rock musicians.
Singers.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
England.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LC Class. No.: ML410.J64 / H39 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 782.42166092