Treasures of Elton John super-fan set to go under the hammer

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By James VukmirovicWolverhamptonMusicPublished: Jun 7, 2023Comments

A lifelong Elton John super-fan is parting with rare memorabilia including two carnations he gave her in a random act of kindness nearly 50 years ago.

Deborah Williams today with some of her Elton John memorabilia.

Deborah Williams was sweet 16 in 1976 when she saw her musical hero perform three times in the space of a week "because ‘concert tickets were cheap then".

Treasures of Elton John super-fan set to go under the hammer

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