See 50 years of iconic performances (and wild outfits) from Rocketman inspiration Elton John
1970
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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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Richard E. Aaron/Redferns
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1982
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Richard E. Aaron/Redferns
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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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Ebet Roberts/Redferns
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1992 - Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in London with Axl Rose
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Mick Hutson/Redferns
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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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