Kisonak's complaint about the film ignoring the importance of band members Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, and (later) Davey Johnstone in the formation of EJ's live and studio sound is spot on. For a feel of those early years from someone who was there contributing, see this Rolling Stone interview of the band's drummer.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nigel-olsson-reflects-on-50-years-of-playing-drums-for-elton-john-713606/
And with the money saved from cinema, listen to the album 17-11-70. The live crackle of that 3-piece band will blow you away.
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Kisonak's complaint about the film ignoring the importance of band members Dee Murray, Nigel Olsson, and (later) Davey Johnstone in the formation of EJ's live and studio sound is spot on. For a feel of those early years from someone who was there contributing, see this Rolling Stone interview of the band's drummer.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/nigel-olsson-reflects-on-50-years-of-playing-drums-for-elton-john-713606/
And with the money saved from cinema, listen to the album 17-11-70. The live crackle of that 3-piece band will blow you away.