People, Jul. 5, 1976

That torrid little tory with the torch and toga is none other than British Import Elton John. The tinsel troubadour ordered the Statue of Liberty getup from Designer Bob Mackie (Cher's own) to wear during his seven-week concert tour of the colonies that starts this week. "Last year I made Mr. Blackwell's Ten Worst-Dressed Women' list, so this costume is in keeping with my image," says the singer-composer, who will sport beaded red and white striped knickers, as they call 'em in London, beneath his robes. Elton's tour, which he has dubbed "Louder Than Concorde But Not Quite As Pretty," has...

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