National newspaper photographs did not do justice to the improvement in Watford FC chairman Elton John’s hair.

Elton, who has now shelved his cap before departing for a 60-concert tour of the States and Australia, faces two more operations before he will be able to sport a full head of hair.

“The first operation went wrong. That’s why I have worn a cap so long,” said Elton. The Watford chairman watched Saturday’s match with Cardiff – the first time he has seen the Hornets this season.

“I’ve been busy recording. I have a new single and an album out next week and two more albums in the can.

After this tour I can get back to concentrating on football,” said the superstar who has had a busy year, giving his pop career a boost.

[From the Watford Observer of September 21, 1979]

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