Gus Dudgeon, the British record producer whose imaginative work played a central role in most of Elton John’s hit albums and singles of the 1970s, has died. He was 59.

But for their second album, “Elton John” (1970), Elton sought out the producer of what he thought was the best song going (David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”), and that was Gus Dudgeon, who ...

"I had worked as the personal assistant for Elton John in the early 1970s and was with him when he toured in America," Epps said. "That's how I met Gus Dudgeon, since he produced several of Elton ...

One of John’s final ’70s recordings with producer Gus Dudgeon, “One Horse Town” was a non-single that blended prog, disco and a typically stunning Paul Buckmaster string arrangement.

As part of the 50th-anniversary celebration for his album Tumbleweed Connection, Elton John has released a previously unheard jazz version of “Come Down in Time.”. Recorded on March 20th, 1970 ...

But for their second album, “Elton John” (1970), Elton sought out the producer of what he thought was the best song going (David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”), and that was Gus Dudgeon, who ...