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Elton John Gifts Hard Rock International His One-of-a-Kind Gucci Suit in Exchange for His Legendary Dodger's Uniform Amid Headlining American Express presents BST Hyde Park

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-- The multi-time Grammy-winning legend kicked off his historic London tour

date at Hard Rock Cafe with a private performance and memorabilia exchange

As part of a legendary moment in music history, multi-Grammy award winning

artist, Elton John, added his iconic Gucci suit (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3580308-1&h=1914154928&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropbox.com%2Fsh%2F952wg348eog3311%2FAAA0uW5XwCCJPAohgfC0bNwEa%3Fdl%3D0&a=iconic+Gucci+suit)

to the renowned Hard Rock memorabilia collection at the Old Park Lane Hard

Rock where he also gave an intimate performance during the festival. The

signature Gucci outfit is a shawl lapel jacket, exchanged for Elton's legendary

Dodger's uniform which was previously on display at Hard Rock Cafe. The suit

was worn throughout the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, and now joins Hard

Rock's collection of over 86,000 iconic music and entertainment pieces

worldwide.

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As an added surprise, Hard Rock donated $100,000 to The Elton John AIDS

Foundation, coinciding with the conclusion of Hard Rock International's 50th

anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Elton's Madman Across the Water album.

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Hard Rock's memorabilia collection began at the Old Park Lane Hard Rock London,

the first Hard Rock Cafe, with Eric Clapton marking his favorite seat in the

cafe by hanging up his guitar on the wall. Now 50 years later, Elton adds

another piece to the world's largest and most valuable authentic music

memorabilia collection at Hard Rock.

"As Hard Rock celebrates its 50th year anniversary and Elton celebrates 50

years of touring, we're honored to mark this occasion by adding a fitting piece

of memorabilia from an artist we've had the immense pleasure of working with

throughout the years," said Jim Allen, Chairman for Hard Rock International.

"The iconic Gucci outfit that Elton has gifted to us will memorialize these

special moments in time, while allowing Hard Rock to tell and celebrate artist

stories for generations to come."

Hard Rock's vast memorabilia collection includes authentic and one-of-a-kind

artifacts celebrating all genres of music including John Lennon's original

hand-written "Imagine" song lyrics, pieces from contemporary artists such as

Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran, and other artifacts from Elton John. Its music

memorabilia pieces are a core reflection of the brand DNA and a distinct staple

of the visual décor around every Hard Rock property.  For more information

about Hard Rock International, visit https://www.hardrock.com/.

SOURCE Hard Rock International

CONTACT: GOLIN, Jonathan Goldman, 347-838-0752, JGoldman@Golin.com.