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  3. See 50 years of iconic performances (and wild outfits) from Rocketman inspiration Elton John

See 50 years of iconic performances (and wild outfits) from Rocketman inspiration Elton John

By EW Staff
May 31, 2019 at 11:38 PM EDT
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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.

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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 - 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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1980 - Central Park in New York

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1982 - The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles

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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 - 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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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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