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.
my best man : a memoir : radio days, rock 'n' roll nights, and my lifelong friendship with Elvis Presley
Klein, George
2010
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.
twenty years on the road and on the town with Elvis
Esposito, Joe
1994
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.
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.
