June 11, 1971, Concert Ticket Stub for Elton John's Concert at Carnegie Hall

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Click Here to read more about The Tom Fontaine Elton John Collection presented in this auction.
Please Note: A portion of the proceeds from sale of the Elton John lots, 229–281, will be donated to The Elton John Aids Foundation.

Offered is ticket stub for Elton John's June 11, 1971, midnight concert at New York's Carnegie Hall. Elton was still touring in support of his 1970 album Tumbleweed Connection, and he was in between the recording sessions that would become Madman Across the Water later that year. Tiny Dancer was on the setlist that night--though months from release, it was already a part of his live repertoire. The New York Times review of the show summarized the scene perfectly:

Elton John appeared Thursday and again last night before an impassioned audience at Carnegie Hall, in what must be the best-produced rock concert there in a great long while...Elton John and his lyricist, Bernie Taupin, clearly are deserving of their popularity. Not everything they turn out is genius, as some quarters of the rock world seem to expect. But Elton John is good often enough to make close scrutiny a necessity. 

Somewhat begrudging respect, but it is the New York Times. The ticket stub measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches and presents with expected wear and "ELTON JOHN" written in marker on the reverse over the "CARNEGIE HALL BOX OFFICE" stamp. Excellent condition.