Elvis Presley: Rock & Roll's King
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This informative title covers the life Elvis Presley. Readers learn of his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi and his family's relocation to Memphis, Tennessee. Presley's musical work is discussed, from his beginning singing Ole Shep at a state fair to his collaboration with Sam Phillips at Sun Studios in Memphis to his recording of That's All Right, and his introduction to Colonel Tom Parker to his signing with RCA and his first hits Heartbreak Hotel, Don't Be Cruel, and Hound Dog through his television appearances Ed Sullivan and live performances such as 68 Comeback Special and Aloha From Hawaii. Opposition to his controversial dance moves by parents, ministers and lawmakers is included, including his censorship on the Steve Allen Show and public banning of his music. Elvis's movie career is included with hits such as Love Me Tender, Viva Las Vegas, Jailhouse Rock, and Blue Hawaii as is his military service in the US Army. Presley's courtship with Priscilla Beaulieu is included, as is their marriage and the birth of their daughter Lisa Marie, their home Graceland, and their eventual divorce. Elvis's descent into drug use is included, leading to his death by heart failure at age 42. This book includes details of Elvis's life and covers the controversies surrounding his life and death. Lives Cut Short is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
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Notes
Watson, S. (2012). Elvis Presley: Rock & Roll's King. [United States], ABDO.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Watson, Stephanie. 2012. Elvis Presley: Rock & Roll's King. [United States], ABDO.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Watson, Stephanie, Elvis Presley: Rock & Roll's King. [United States], ABDO, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Watson, Stephanie. Elvis Presley: Rock & Roll's King. [United States], ABDO, 2012.
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