Why Read Elvis Presley Books
If you want to read about the King, there are literally thousands of books on the market. Elvis Presley books have a ready audience. There isn't anything you can't find out by now. He has been the subject of vast speculation and a bit of factual knowledge. He is a man of giant proportions. Voracious readers keep seeking new accounts.
Who was this young man from the south? He was born in Memphis to Gladys and Vernon Presley, the only surviving twin. His mother states that he always had the energy of two people. No doubt, this was true. He was an usher at the Loews State Theater (ironically where Jailhouse Rock premiered) and a truck driver early on before fame hit.
It is well known that he married Priscilla, a very young beauty at the time he met while in the military, and made a cool fortune. He also lost a lot of it with various bad deals. He was the victim of many a predator and was always surrounded by a blood-sucking entourage.
He did not keep much of the money he had accumulated. He was the victim of many bad business deals and the growing economic needs of his entourage. Priscilla had to recover a lot of his wealth after his death by licensing his music. The demand for his hit songs never ends. But he left life without not much more than a million dollars to his name.
Elvis' movie roles were few and far between but a mere few are notable film accomplishments. He would have had another as he almost worked with Streisand in A Star is Born. His manager, Colonel Tom Parker held the reigns and called all the shots. Too bad he turned down a stellar offering that might have changed the course of his stagnant career.
He was sad and alone until the end although he did have a girlfriend, Ginger Alden. He was reading in the bathroom a book about Jesus and she warned him not to fall asleep. He also spoke to his cousin, Billy Smith, on the phone stating optimistically that "this is gonna be my best tour ever." Alas, it was not to happen.
Elvis ended his life at the piano, tapping out his favorite songs, "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain" and "Unchained Melody." He wanted to make a quick pit stop. It was to be his last. His memory skyrocketed throughout the late 20th century and still continues to this day. Thousands make the pilgrimage to Graceland each year. On display is much memorabilia including a note that says, "I'm the only person I know who can walk into a room full of people and be alone."
Elvis' grave is found there at his homeland, alongside his mother's. Both had been moved from Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis in 1977 due to a grave robbery attempt. It's now all there at Graceland for his fans to see and experience. Elvis indeed has come home.
Who was this young man from the south? He was born in Memphis to Gladys and Vernon Presley, the only surviving twin. His mother states that he always had the energy of two people. No doubt, this was true. He was an usher at the Loews State Theater (ironically where Jailhouse Rock premiered) and a truck driver early on before fame hit.
It is well known that he married Priscilla, a very young beauty at the time he met while in the military, and made a cool fortune. He also lost a lot of it with various bad deals. He was the victim of many a predator and was always surrounded by a blood-sucking entourage.
He did not keep much of the money he had accumulated. He was the victim of many bad business deals and the growing economic needs of his entourage. Priscilla had to recover a lot of his wealth after his death by licensing his music. The demand for his hit songs never ends. But he left life without not much more than a million dollars to his name.
Elvis' movie roles were few and far between but a mere few are notable film accomplishments. He would have had another as he almost worked with Streisand in A Star is Born. His manager, Colonel Tom Parker held the reigns and called all the shots. Too bad he turned down a stellar offering that might have changed the course of his stagnant career.
He was sad and alone until the end although he did have a girlfriend, Ginger Alden. He was reading in the bathroom a book about Jesus and she warned him not to fall asleep. He also spoke to his cousin, Billy Smith, on the phone stating optimistically that "this is gonna be my best tour ever." Alas, it was not to happen.
Elvis ended his life at the piano, tapping out his favorite songs, "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain" and "Unchained Melody." He wanted to make a quick pit stop. It was to be his last. His memory skyrocketed throughout the late 20th century and still continues to this day. Thousands make the pilgrimage to Graceland each year. On display is much memorabilia including a note that says, "I'm the only person I know who can walk into a room full of people and be alone."
Elvis' grave is found there at his homeland, alongside his mother's. Both had been moved from Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis in 1977 due to a grave robbery attempt. It's now all there at Graceland for his fans to see and experience. Elvis indeed has come home.