ELTON JOHN – GOLD RECORD AWARD. For the album “ICE ON FIRE”. Presented to John Reid. (Elton’s long time manager & lover). THIS ITEM WILL MAKE FOR A VERY SPECIAL & UNIQUE HOLIDAY GIFT FOR THAT SPECIAL ELTON JOHN FAN OR MUSIC COLLECTOR!! Which produced such hits as “Nikita” & Wrap Her up! This award is presented to JOHN REID. Any Elton John or Music Memorabilia collector will know the name well as Reid was not only the long time manager to Elton John, but also managed George Michael, the band Queen, and many other well known artists. Between 1970 and 1998, Reid was Elton John’s manager. During the first five years, Reid was also Elton’s lover. Their professional relationship ended over a leaked letter from John’s accountants detailing Reid’s spending, which was published in the Daily Mirror. The ending of their business relationship in 1998. Led to a legal action in 2000. In order to pay for legal bills, other expenses, and i. This is one of the Awards from that Sotheby’s sale. If you scroll through the pictures you can see that the Sotheby’s sticker is still on the backside of the Award and the Sotheby’s invoice is shown as well. This Gold Award measures: 17.5 inches x 18.5 inches. He Plaque reads: Awarded to: John Reid to commemorate the sales of more than 250,000 units of the album’Ice On Fire’ in W. The Gold Record is mounted on an elegant blue background and in a white wood frame. The frame does have some scuffs and scratches but over all it is in good shape for being 33 years old. This item will look great hanging on your wall and become a very valued piece in your music memorabilia collection. Thank you for looking at our items! All Sales Are Final. The item “ELTON JOHN Gold Record Award for ICE ON FIRE Sotheby’s Auction Authentic” is in sale since Sunday, December 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Entertainment Memorabilia\Music Memorabilia\Rock & Pop\Artists J\John, Elton”. The seller is “rocketman16″ and is located in Vero Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
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