Shona Martyn, fifth from right, with Roger Daltrey's production team at Montserrat airport between Elton John albums in 1982. READ MORE:* Rocketman: Elton John's struggles, songs brought to vivid life* Elton John wouldn't tone down the drugs and sex in Rocketman* Elton John and Rocketman biopic blast off at Cannes Festival* Elton John sings the praises of Rocketman star Taron EgertonWhen I arrived in Montserrat, Elton and his extensive entourage were firmly in residence and the local staff were reeling after an epic post-dinner food fight where so much Remy Martin cognac had been thrown that it had stripped the varnish from the dining room floor. Taron Egerton plays Elton John in Rocketman. Rocketman looks at the life and songs of Elton John. ITN Taron Egerton reveals what it's like becoming friends with Elton John, but he's reluctant to talk about Rocketman's Oscars prospects.

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