These pictures were taken during his first American appearance at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 1970. Click on an image to start the gallery.
Tid-Bits
TAJ MAHAL : Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr., (May 17, 1942) Born in Harlem, New York. Grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts. Despite having an extensive education in animal husbandry, veterinary science and agronomy, Taj decided to pursue music instead of farming.
ELTON JOHN : Reginald Kenneth Dwight (25 March 1947) Born in Pinner, Greater London, England. He has released 31 albums since 1969. In 2018, he began his ongoing farewell tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road, which will conclude in 2023.
IAN ANDERSON : Ian Scott Anderson (10 August 1947) Born in Dunfermline, Scotland and grew up in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. He studied fine art at Blackpool College from 1964-1966.