VINTAGE 1974 "THE ELTON JOHN STORY" BOOK & MAGAZINE - HAND-SIGNED BY LEGENDARY DRUMMER NIGEL OLSSON!
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We are privileged to be dealing with the disposal of the museum quality archival collection of Paul Smith ,one of the world's best known superfan's of Elton who over the last 54 years has put together an amazing collection of music and memorabilia spanning the entire career of arguably one of the most successful solo rock stars to have come out of the UK, Sir Elton John.
Over the last 54 years since becoming a fan aged 8 in 1972, Paul has been to 80 concerts across the world including two landmark concerts at Madison Square Garden , New York. Paul has personally met Elton 6 times over the years including two official EJAF events where he obtained in person autographs after brief chats with Elton.
Paul together with his two daughters, both fans, was recognised as a superfan by Elton's own management and they were chosen to appear in the official Rocket Entertainment video shot for the backdrop to Elton singing " Crocodile Rock " on the 330 date Farewell Tour, you can see a still from the video in the listing photos and you can also see a photo of Paul & Elton when they last met in February 2023.
So now the time has come as Paul reaches retirement age for him to downsize his collection and pass on the batten and give other collectors the chance to add some amazing Elton music and memorabilia to their collections.
In this listing as per the heading this is a rare band member signed from the mid 70's, an item that has helped make Paul's collection unique over the years and now it's time to make someone else's collection special.
VINTAGE 1974 "THE ELTON JOHN STORY" BOOK & MAGAZINE - HAND-SIGNED BY LEGENDARY DRUMMER NIGEL OLSSON!
Up for sale is a rare piece of 1970s rock history: an original 1974 USA Edition Elton John Biographical Magazine / Souvenir Book featuring an authentic, era-correct hand-signed autograph by classic-era Elton John Band drummer, Nigel Olsson.
This collectible 64-page vintage publication features a beautiful, eye-catching full-color cover of Elton in his iconic mid-70s white suit, boater hat, bow tie, and platform boots leaning against a grand piano.
✨ THE AUTOGRAPH HIGHLIGHT:
Inside on Page 51 ("The Boys in the Band" section), the page features a bold, vintage Nigel Olsson signature in black ink. This signature was obtained during the peak mid-1970s era of the band. It displays beautifully next to his classic band portrait photo.
📖 MAGAZINE CONTENTS & DETAILS:
Publication Date: 1974 (USA original price $1.95 on cover)
Page Count: 64 Pages "Packed with Color"
Features Include:
"The Elton John Story" – Comprehensive dynamic biography spanning from his early days to global superstar status at the time of publication in 1974.
"Words by Bernie Taupin" – Dedicated chapter focusing on Elton’s legendary songwriting partner, complete with rare moody photo spreads.
"The Boys in the Band" – Full profiles, histories, and intimate photos of the classic-era lineup, including Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, Davey Johnstone, and Ray Cooper.
Discography & Backtrack – Detailed chronologies of his early 1970s album releases.
Photography: Rich mix of full-color and black-and-white performance shots, including Elton's iconic extravagant fur, glitzy glasses, and concert costumes.
🔎 CONDITION REPORT:
Overall Status: Very Good vintage pre-owned condition given its age.
Cover: Vivid colors with minor edge wear/handling consistent with 50+ year old paper memorabilia. Price marking cleanly visible at top right ($1.95).
Interior Pages: Crisp text and clean images. The centerfold spine and binding staples remain structurally sound.
Autograph: Clean, crisp, clear, and unsmudged.
(Please review all uploaded high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition for yourself before bidding).
NIGEL OLSSON AUTOGRAPH CERTIFICATE......
Provenance & Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee:
As a dedicated Elton John historian and autograph specialist Paul has personally analyzed this piece against verified mid-70s archival exemplars of Nigel Olsson
Certificate of Authenticity: This item comes accompanied by his formal, serial-numbered Certificate of Authenticity specifying the piece's history and signing era.
The Lifetime TPA Guarantee: Paul is so entirely confident in the authentication of this signature that he offers an absolute lifetime money-back guarantee. If this item is ever submitted to a top-tier third-party authenticator (PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett Authentication Services) and fails to pass, a 100% full refund of your purchase price will be issued immediately upon its return. You are buying with zero risk.
📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING:
Packed securely with heavy cardboard backing and poly-bagged to ensure zero bending or moisture exposure during transit.
Prompt shipping with tracking provided.
Don't miss the chance to add this uniquely autographed piece of mid-70s glam rock history to your music memorabilia collection! Perfect for framing or display.