presley, elvis

Traces the first twenty-four years of Elvis' life, including his childhood and the beginning of his recording career, exploring his musical influences and his relationships with family, girlfriends, mentors, band members, professional associates, and friends.

A biography of Elvis Presley, whose musical style, forged from gospel songs, black blues, and country ballads, altered the course of contemporary music.

A biography of "the biggest selling record artist of all time" stressing his rise to fame as a singer.

Presents a day-by-day chronology of the life and career of recording and film star Elvis Presley from the birth of his mother, Gladys, in 1912 through his burial in 1977; and includes photographs, diary entries, letters, and other artifacts.

A biography of Elvis Presley, discussing his childhood, his entry into the music business, the early years of his career, the impact of success on his life, his drug use, and his death.

"A biography of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, discussing his early struggles with poverty, rise to fame as a controversial performer, personal hardships, and legacy"--Provided by publisher.

Illuminates the man and the myth, the life and the times of the "King of the Age of Rock.".

When George Klein was an eighth grader at Humes High, he couldn?t have known how important the new kid with the guitar?the boy named Elvis?would later become in his life. But from the first time GK (as he was nicknamed by Elvis) heard this kid sing, he knew that Elvis Presley was someone extraordinary. During Elvis?s rise to fame and throughout the wild swirl of his remarkable life, Klein was a steady presence and one of Elvis?s closest and most loyal friends until his untimely death in 1977.

A biography of Elvis Presley, written by the rock star's friend and road manager. Covers his Hollywood success, personal relationships, drug abuse, and death in 1977.