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