With first-hand accounts from the people who knew him best, this book details Sir Elton's formative years from training as a classical pianist at the Royal Academy of Music, through his time as a jobbing songwriter in London's Tin Pan Alley and performing his first live gigs, ending with the breakth[...]

The Ponziani Opening enjoys a long history, but for some unknown reason it has been neglected in recent times. Don't be fooled by its apparently harmless reputation: the Ponziani is full of tricks and catches many unsuspecting opponents by surprise. It's also a perfect weapon for those who don't fan[...]