Elton John FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Rocket Man

by Donald Gibson

This month, as Sir Elton John celebrates his seventieth birthday, Backbeat Books is thrilled to announce the release of Donald Gibson's Elton John All That's Left to Know About the Rocket Man. An exploration of Sir Elton's accolades alone could span several in a career spanning nearly five decades, he has sold over 250 million records worldwide, appeared in nearly 4 000 live performances, been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and received multiple awards and nominations from the Academy, GRAMMYs, Oscars, and Tonys. How can one possibly hope to examine the life and times of this peerless singer-songwriter, the most successful solo artist Great Britain has ever produced and the third-most successful artist overall in American music history? Why, with Backbeat's acclaimed FAQ format, of course! Like every other volume in the FAQ series, Elton John FAQ is overflowing with enlightening data, compact histories, rare photographs and period ephemera, all organized into chapters equally suitable for a straight-through read or random perusal. Gibson touches on every major episode from Sir Elton's life, from his humble, and at times disheartening, childhood in the North London suburb of Pinner to his serendipitous meeting with lyricist Bernie Taupin, with whom he'd form a songwriting partnership that would ultimately rank alongside Lennon and McCartney in its success, and beyond. Scrutinizing the highs and lows of a life crammed with musical phases and sartorial changes, the book underscores not only the renowned musician's talents, but the truth behind tales that are familiar only to diehard fans.

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2019

About the author

Pastor Donald Gibson is a Senior Pastor and Business Mentor who helps others reach their God-given purpose for their lives through preaching, teaching, coaching, and leadership development. As a published author and seasoned communicator, Pastor Don uses his education and experience of being a full-time minister for nearly 40 years to equip and empower the next generation of leaders, especially those in the church, through a variety of resources such as books, speaking engagements, and coaching services.

Pastor Don has been married to Jonna for over 34 years. They have 2 adult sons they are very proud of, plus the most incredible gifts– their grandchildren.

Pastor Don and Jonna reside in Mont Belvieu, Texas, where they have pastored for 15 years at MercyGate Church. When Pastor Don is not teaching, preaching, or being Pops to Joy and Isla, you can probably find him on the golf course, going on an adventure with Jonna, or reading a book by his mentor John Maxwell. Oh, and he proudly speaks one language fluently– Texan.