See photos of iconic Elton John performances (and wild outfits) over the last 50 years (original) (raw)
1970
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Elton John debuted his first studio album, Empty Sky, in the U.K. in 1969. Fifty years later, the subject of his own biopic, Rocketman, continues to delight new generations with his music. Swipe through to see photos of some of the music icon's most legendary performances and wild fahion over the last five decades.
1971 - Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark
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1972 - Top of the Pops
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1972 - Portsmouth Guildhall in the U.K.
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1972 - Berlin
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1973 - Hammersmith Odeon in London
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1974 - Watford, England
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1974
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1974 - Inglewood, Calif.
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1974 - Madison Square Garden in New York with John Lennon
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1975 - London
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1975 -In Tommy
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1976 - Wembley Stadium in London
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1977
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1980 - Central Park in New York
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1982 - The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles
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1982
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1984 - Montreux Rock Festival in Montreux, Switzerland
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1984 - Los Angeles
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1985 - Live Aid in London
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1986
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1986 - Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles
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1986 - Chicago
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1987 - Prince's Trust Concert in London with George Harrison
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1988
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1989 - Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles with The Who
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1992 - Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in London with Axl Rose
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1994 - Sanremo Music Festival in Sanremo, Italy with RuPaul
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1995 - Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif.
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1997 - Princess Diana's funeral in London
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1998 - Wembley Stadium in London
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2001 - Grammy Awards with Eminem
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2002 - Grand Slam for Children fundraiser in Las Vegas with Rod Stewart
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2003 - Grand Slam for Children fundraiser in Las Vegas with Sheryl Crow
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2004 - Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert in New York with Billy Joel and Sting
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2005 - CMA Awards with Dolly Parton
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2006 - Harrah's Entertainment Artists Rally Together benefit concert in Las Vegas with Celine Dion
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2006 - Filming Tony Bennett: An American Classic
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2007 - Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield, U.K.
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2008 - 200th performance of The Red Piano in Las Vegas
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2010 - Grammy Awards
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2010 - Almay Concert to Celebrate the Rainforest Fund in New York with Lady Gaga
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2012 - Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund in New York with Channing Tatum
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2013 - Grammy Awards with Ed Sheeran
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2014 - Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
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2015 - Rock in Rio music festival in Rio de Janeiro
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2016 - In The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60
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2017 - 20th anniversary of The Lion King on Broadway
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2018 - Grammy Awards with Miley Cyrus
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2018 - Gotham Hall in New York
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