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Episode 50: Elton John's close call in the air, Eddie Vedder's tribute to a fellow Seattle legend, and Disturbed's doo-wop ditty.
Elton John is undoubtedly one of music's biggest icons of all time, but he might just be a fashion icon as well.
Since the '70s, Sir Elton has pushed the envelope both on stage and off. Take a look through the gallery below at 16 wild outfits from Elton.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Tommaso Boddi/Getty ImagesEven the most conservative of Elton John's red carpet looks involve incredible eye wear, which is just one of many reasons why he's so beloved.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesIs this look very '80s? Yes, but I'd put good money on Sir Elton still being able to pull this off today!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesEmbroidery, sequins and ruffles?! Elton John has never met an accent he didn't like.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesSir Elton is one of the few people in the history of time that can be both elegant and flashy. He's truly the best!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIf you thought Slash was the only rock star to perfectly pull off a top hat, you've clearly never seen this photo.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesElton John, and only Elton John, can make an Ed Hardy-inspired design look absolutely elegant.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRoyal blue for music royalty? Obviously!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesThe fact Elton matched the color of his lenses to his sequined blazer is the definition of thoughtful.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesIs it a robe? A cape? It doesn't matter, and I want one in every color.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
McCarthy/Express Newspapers/Getty ImagesA stage costume? Nope...just another Tuesday.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Claire Greenway/Getty ImagesCaptain Morgan wishes he had as much swagger as Sir Elton!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Getty ImagesThis isn't a staged photo for the "Got Milk?" campaign. This was actually a candid of Elton enjoying a glass of milk at home.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
John Minihan/Evening Standard/Getty ImagesFrankly, a jacket that's around 30-40 percent lapel is a look that should come back.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Jack Kay/Express/Getty ImagesOne cool thing about this photo being black and white is pretending that Sir Elton is dressed like the grooviest bee EVER!
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesNew rule: All military uniforms must be at minimum 20 percent bedazzled.
Elton John: 16 Wild Outfits
Gabe Palacio/ImageDirectNote to self: No matter how hard you try, Elton's blazer game will be superior to pretty much anyone else on the face of the Earth.
