Tag: Elton John AIDS Foundation
5 items from Elton John’s upcoming auction that tell the story of his life in Atlanta
The singer spent 30 years at his Buckhead condo, a sanctuary where he could write music and work on his charitable foundation. After selling the condo at the end of last year, Elton John is now hosting massive auction of the art and treasures that filled the home. Here are a few that tell his Atlanta story.
Elton John’s lasting impact on Atlanta: turning the public’s fear of AIDS into action
Many Atlantans are familiar with Sir Elton John’s local ties: his world-famous art collection that helped spark Atlanta’s obsession with photography, his hangouts at the Buckhead Diner, and his affinity for Georgia musicians. However, John’s fans may not appreciate that his most lasting gift to our city may be helping reverse the spread and stigma of AIDS.