Matthew Restall is a historian of early Latin America, focusing on Aztec and Maya history, on the Spanish Conquest period, and on the African diaspora, as well as a popular music historian, having authored books on Elton John and pop music. He teaches at the Pennsylvania State University, where he is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History, Anthropology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Director of Latin American Studies. A recipient of Guggenheim, NEH, and other fellowships, he has published books in seven languages. On Elton John is his 39 at 61 (hint: Elton John's 21 at 33).

... interesting perspective on the course of rock and pop music over the past half-century, with notable insights into how the public's attitude toward gay performers has evolved.

• Preface 1-Half and HalfElton and Bernie: I'm Still Standing 2-Once Upon a TimeElton and Bowie, part 1: Someone Saved My Life Tonight 3-StarmenElton and Bowie, part 2: Rocket Man 4-PrideElton and David: Philadelphia Freedom 5-For All SeasonsElton and Rod: Electricity 6-Fantasies of DifferenceElton and Aretha: Border Song 7-Perfect MistakesElton and Bennie: Bennie and the Jets 8-QueensElton and Diana: Candle in the Wind 9-PoppermostElton and Dua: Cold Heart 10-No JexitElton and Jesus: This Train Don't Stop There Anymore Notes and CitationsDiscographyBibliographyFilmographyIndex

Matthew Restall is a historian of early Latin America, focusing on Aztec and Maya history, on the Spanish Conquest period, and on the African diaspora, as well as a popular music historian, having authored books on Elton John and pop music. He teaches at the Pennsylvania State University, where he is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History, Anthropology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Director of Latin American Studies. A recipient of Guggenheim, NEH, and other fellowships, he has published books in seven languages. On Elton John is his 39 at 61 (hint: Elton John's 21 at 33).

... interesting perspective on the course of rock and pop music over the past half-century, with notable insights into how the public's attitude toward gay performers has evolved.

• Preface 1-Half and HalfElton and Bernie: I'm Still Standing 2-Once Upon a TimeElton and Bowie, part 1: Someone Saved My Life Tonight 3-StarmenElton and Bowie, part 2: Rocket Man 4-PrideElton and David: Philadelphia Freedom 5-For All SeasonsElton and Rod: Electricity 6-Fantasies of DifferenceElton and Aretha: Border Song 7-Perfect MistakesElton and Bennie: Bennie and the Jets 8-QueensElton and Diana: Candle in the Wind 9-PoppermostElton and Dua: Cold Heart 10-No JexitElton and Jesus: This Train Don't Stop There Anymore Notes and CitationsDiscographyBibliographyFilmographyIndex

Matthew Restall is a historian of early Latin America, focusing on Aztec and Maya history, on the Spanish Conquest period, and on the African diaspora, as well as a popular music historian, having authored books on Elton John and pop music. He teaches at the Pennsylvania State University, where he is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History, Anthropology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Director of Latin American Studies. A recipient of Guggenheim, NEH, and other fellowships, he has published books in seven languages. On Elton John is his 39 at 61 (hint: Elton John's 21 at 33).

... interesting perspective on the course of rock and pop music over the past half-century, with notable insights into how the public's attitude toward gay performers has evolved.

• Preface 1-Half and HalfElton and Bernie: I'm Still Standing 2-Once Upon a TimeElton and Bowie, part 1: Someone Saved My Life Tonight 3-StarmenElton and Bowie, part 2: Rocket Man 4-PrideElton and David: Philadelphia Freedom 5-For All SeasonsElton and Rod: Electricity 6-Fantasies of DifferenceElton and Aretha: Border Song 7-Perfect MistakesElton and Bennie: Bennie and the Jets 8-QueensElton and Diana: Candle in the Wind 9-PoppermostElton and Dua: Cold Heart 10-No JexitElton and Jesus: This Train Don't Stop There Anymore Notes and CitationsDiscographyBibliographyFilmographyIndex