Elvis Presley
eBook - PDF

Elvis Presley

A Biography

  1. 160 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Elvis Presley

A Biography

About this book

Almost 30 years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the most influential performers and recognized pop culture icons the world over. His then-unprecedented musical style-a fusion of blues, country, pop, bluegrass, and gospel-ushered in the age of rock n' roll and paved the way for generations of musicians and singers to follow. This biography will offer a seldom seen glimpse into the life of Elvis, tracing his family life, musical career, films, and legacy. The volume closes with a timeline and bibliography. Not only did Elvis usher in a new genre of music, he also came to represent the growing dissatisfaction young people had with the mores and conventions of the restrictive 1950s. At a time when the top pop stars were Pat Boone and Andy Williams, Elvis' blatant sensuality on stage and his smoldering presence off it made him the anti-establishment poster boy. This biography offers a seldom seen glimpse into the life and career of Elvis, tracing his family life, musical career, films, and legacy. Today, the King lives on in popular culture-on Top 20 lists, in film and television, on the radio, in cyberspace, and yes, even in the countless performances by Elvis impersonators throughout the world.

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Table of contents

  1. CONTENTS
  2. Series Foreword
  3. Introduction
  4. Timeline: Events in the Life of Elvis Presley
  5. Chapter 1 The Presley Family Tree
  6. Chapter 2 A Short-Lived Honeymoon
  7. Chapter 3 A Growing Passion for Music
  8. Chapter 4 The Road to Memphis
  9. Chapter 5 First Love
  10. Chapter 6 Chasing the Dream
  11. Chapter 7 Honing the Talent
  12. Chapter 8 Painful Lessons
  13. Chapter 9 Breaking Through
  14. Chapter 10 Lights, Camera, Action
  15. Chapter 11 Loss
  16. Chapter 12 A New Woman of the House
  17. Chapter 13 Walking a Fine Line
  18. Chapter 14 A Tragic End
  19. Further Reading
  20. Index
  21. About the Author
  22. Photo essay follows page 68.