Elvis for dummies - Susan Doll

The ultimate introduction to the life and works of the King Want to understand Elvis Presley? This friendly guide covers all phases of Elviss career, from his musical influences as a teenager in Memphis and his first recordings to his days at Graceland and the mystery surrounding his death. Youll discover littleknown details about his life, appreciate his contributions to music and film, and understand why his work still resonates with so many people today. Explore Elviss musical roots
see how Elviss childhood and his Southern background influenced the development of his sound Trace the beginnings of his storied career
be there as Elvis makes his first recordings for Sun Records Relive the magic
experience the frenzy and excitement that surrounded Elviss entrance to the national music scene Take a fresh look at Elviss films
understand the misconceptions surrounding Elviss Hollywood career Watch as Elvis reinvents himself
witness his comeback to live performances, culminating with an historic act in Las Vegas Open the book and find: The significance of the major events in Elviss career Meanings behind Elviss music The controversy over his musical performing style Career highlights that no other performer has accomplished A typical Elvis concert
what it was like and what it meant Details on Elviss television appearances The many ways fans keep Elviss memory alive An appendix of the important people in Elviss life