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Elton rocks at Gardens
Elton rocks at Gardens

Elton rocks at Gardens

Date7/29/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Elton rocks at Gardens: After weeks of little more than 'new music' rock shows this summer, one of the deans of the old school, British rocker Elton John came back to Maple Leaf Gardens last night with a show for old and new fans alike. It was just like old times.
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    GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0057779F
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      Cooper, David
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      Ross, Fred
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