Gary Clarke and the Controversial Book Elton, My Elton

Background of the Book

Gary Clarke is the author of the book Elton, My Elton, published in 1995 by Smith Gryphon. Little is known about Clarke’s personal life, other than the fact that he was born in Melbourne, Australia, and had a romantic relationship with Elton John during the 1980s, specifically between 1982 and 1984.

Gary Clarke, Renate Blauel and Context

During that period, Elton John was going through a turbulent time, marked by drug abuse, the pressure of fame, and internal conflicts about his identity. According to Clarke, his relationship with Elton was intense and full of remarkable episodes. In his book, he reveals intimate behind-the-scenes moments from living with the British star, including events that occurred just days before Elton’s wedding to Renate Blauel in 1984.

Gary Clarke and Renate Blauel

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One of the most controversial accounts in the book is about a threesome involving Clarke, Elton John, and another man, which allegedly took place only two days before Elton announced his engagement to Renate. According to Clarke, he even accompanied Renate while she was choosing her wedding dress, fully aware that Elton was still involved with him at the time.

Gary Clarke suggests that Elton’s marriage was actually an attempt to conform to social and family expectations. The book also highlights Elton’s emotionally unstable behavior during that era, noting that the singer’s boyfriends were disparagingly nicknamed “Elf” by members of his entourage. Although Elton, My Elton is not available for preview on Google Books, it can be purchased on platforms such as eBay, where used copies occasionally appear.

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Useful Links

Book page on Google Books:
https://books.google.com/books/about/Elton_My_Elton.html?id=46CXAAAACAAJ

Copy of the book for sale on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382388857699

Article about Elton John’s relationships (Mamamia Australia):
https://www.mamamia.com.au/elton-john-husband/

Reddit discussion about backstage behavior:
https://www.reddit.com/r/EltonJohn/comments/1icu6my/relationships/

Although he has not written any other known works, Gary Clarke made his mark with this frank and personal account of one of the world’s greatest music icons. His book remains a rare and revealing document of a lesser-known chapter in Elton John’s life.