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Rock rococo

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Rock rococo

Date7/29/1982

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Cooper, David (photographer)

John, Elton (subject)

Maple Leaf Gardens Ltd (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Rock rococo: Captain Fantastic has become Captain Kitsch, Peter Goddard says to Elton John and his hit concert for 15,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens last night. The British rock star swirled out from backstage in his toreador look, reminding Goddard of old illustrations for Alice in Wonderland, except that he's now big enough to be both Tweddle Dum and Tweedle Dee.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0057778F

Country:Canada

City, town or township:Toronto

Province or state:Ontario

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