đź“° Fat And Fab - Article : Sep. 1973
- Elton John
- Sep 1, 1973
- 2 min read
A bold Let It Rock magazine cover and feature celebrating Elton John’s larger-than-life persona, flamboyant style, and superstar status with the playful headline “Elton John: Fat And Fab”.
Elton John — fat, fab, and utterly unstoppable.
Let It Rock
Date: September 1973
Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Elton John featured as the striking cover star in shiny gold lamé trousers and trademark glasses
• Playful, affectionate headline “Fat And Fab” embracing his colourful, larger-than-life image
• Cover also promotes King Crimson, Concrete Cowboys, Charlie Rich, and The Chess Story
• Teaser for the film *Let The Good Times Roll*
• Classic early-70s rock magazine celebration of Elton’s charisma and success
đź“° Overview
Published in September 1973, this Let It Rock cover story puts Elton John front and centre, using humour and bold visuals to highlight his status as one of Britain’s most beloved and extravagant pop superstars during his breakthrough years.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Let It Rock
Date: September 1973
Format: Magazine cover / Feature
Provenance Notes: Original 1973 music magazine cover.
đź“° The Story
The cover playfully acknowledges Elton’s fuller figure while celebrating his flamboyant style, stage presence, and massive popularity. It positions him as a genuine superstar who combines musical talent with a larger-than-life, glamorous image that captivated both critics and fans alike.
đź“° Visual Archive
Iconic full-colour photograph of Elton John reclining dramatically in shiny gold lamé trousers and a black top, wearing his signature white octagonal glasses, with a microphone and piano elements in the background. Bold yellow and green masthead with red and white teaser text.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This September 1973 Let It Rock cover perfectly captures Elton John in his prime — the Rocket Man at his most colourful, confident, and unapologetically fabulous, turning even gentle self-deprecation into a celebration of superstar charisma.
đź“ť Copyright Notice
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