ELTON JOHN: Glitter Queen Grows Up. Glitter King Breaks Vow Of Silence

Just after the release of Tumbleweed Connection, Elton John was approached in the Speakeasy Club one evening by Jeff Beck, who asked to join Elton's band. For the next week, they rehearsed solidly. Enter Beck's manager, who suggested that the guitarist should receive 90 per cent of the take and Elton the remaining ten.