1997

Box office RocketMan opened in theaters on October 10, 1997.

2019

A biopic about John's life from John's childhood to the 1980s, Rocketman, was produced by Paramount Pictures and released in May 2019.

in 1972

There’s some retro 1970’s images coming out of the LCD backdrop (obviously because “Rocket Man is from 1972) and there are two large screens, which I forgot to mention, on both sides of the stage to clearly see John and John's band.

in the spring of 1972

Released in the spring of 1972, 'Rocket Man' would climb all the way to Number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.

during April 1972

Background 40 years ago, during April 1972, "Rocket Man" was released around the world.

in 2011

Rocketman was originally developed in 2011 to serve TTC riders but has since expanded to more than 99 Canadian cities.

on Elton John's 1972 album Honky Chateau

Rocket Man" was originally featured on Elton John's 1972 album Honky Chateau, and reached the Top 10 in the U.S.

2005

Rocketman was published by Penguin Books USA in 2005.

1991

The film was released on June 21, 1991 and received generally favorable reviews from critics, although plans for Rocketeer sequels were abandoned after a poor box office performance.

since at least 2011

With a script by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, which John adapted into a musical for the stage), Rocketman has been in the works since at least 2011.

In April of 1982

In April of 1982, The Rocketeer debuted as a backup feature from Pacific Comics.

a success (and $200 million on a $40 million budget)

Rocketman in 2019 was a success ($200 million on a $40 million budget) and Elvis in 2022 was a comparative box office juggernaut ($300m on an $85 million budget).

as a single taken from Elton John' s fifth studio album, ' Honky Château' ( 1972)

Rocket Man' was released on as a single taken from Elton John' s fifth studio album, ' Honky Château' ( 1972).

the biopic with Welsh actor Taron Egeeton in the title role

When the biopic Rocketman, with Welsh actor Taron Egeeton in the title role was releaseed in 2019, it told the story of the superstar’s life, from Welsh actor Taron Egeeton's years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through Welsh actor Taron Egeeton's influential and enduring musical partnership with songwriter Bernie Taupin.

1950

One of the most fondly remembered and instantly recognizable characters in 1950’s science fiction adventure is ROCKETMAN.

on DVD, from Paramount Home Entertainment

Rocketman, released on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD 30th September 2019 from Paramount Home Entertainment, boasts incredible performances of Elton John's beloved songs by Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service).

in 1982

The Rocketeer debuted in 1982 as a backup feature in Mike Grell’s Starslayer series from Pacific Comics.

1954

The Rocket Man (1954) Twist Around the Clock (1961)

in 1952

Rocketman was a one-shot comic book published by Farrell Publishing in 1952.

1971

Even Elton John’s hit single Rocket Man (1971) reflected the bittersweet notion of astronauts no longer being perceived as heroes, but in fact as an "everyday occupation".