presley, elvis

The second of a two-volume biography of Elvis Presley, focusing on the last two decades of his life, from his army service in Germany in 1958 through his death in Memphis in 1977.

A biography of rock star Elvis Presley. Describes how his mother encouraged his love of music leading to a record deal with RCA and a movie career starting when he was twenty. Discusses how being drafted into the army interrupted his career. Comments on his purchase of Graceland, his family life, and his death.

On cover; An intimate family memoir of life with the king. The tale of Elvis told by his stepbrother, Billy Stanley.

A pictorial biography of the popular singer who became "the quintessence of American popular music.".

This book is an investigation of what lay behind the legend of Elvis Presley and his music, including the childhood influences and the private ambitions.

Examines the life of Elvis Presley, the rock and roll singer, guitarist, and actor who created a sensation with his unique blend of musical styles, powerful voice, good looks, and scandalous dancing.

Biography of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" including his impoverished childhood, his success as a recording artist, and his untimely death in 1977.