1971-1972
From the 1971 tourbook
Nigel, Elton, & Dee in Chicago, 1971
© Sharon R. Fox
From the poster included with the British version of Nigel's album
Nigel Olsson's Drum Orchestra and Chorus, 1971
A cropped version of this photo appeared on Honky Chateau in 1972.
It was taken at Elton's home "Hercules"
© 1972 Michael Ross
(Thank you Michael for getting in touch!)
Davey Johnstone (second from left) joins
Elton John's band, 1972
© 1972 Bryan Forbes
Nigel, "Legs" Larry Smith, Elton, Davey & Dee, October 1972
London, Royal Command Performance
From the 1972 tourbook
© 1972 Michael Ross
© 1972 Michael Ross
Uni Records press photo, 1972
1972 tour
This ended up gracing the cover of Drummers Can Sing Too in 1975
© Ed Caraeff
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