Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,19 MB
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1541940873
You know Elvis Presley as the “King of Rock and Roll”, but what else do you know about him? In this book, we're going to discuss his life as a child as well as the inspirations that made him a legend. Reading about the biography of famous people will help you understand what it takes to be successful in your chosen field of interested.
Author : Bonnie Christensen
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 15,15 MB
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1627795871
An only child, a mama's boy-Elvis was a shy kid who struggled to make friends and found comfort singing in church and learning guitar. While in high school, he continued his music but was often ridiculed by students. On a whim, he recorded a song for his mom's birthday at Sun Record Studios as part of a customer promotion. The studio loved it so much that they sent it to local record stations . . . and the rest is history. Here is the story of how a poor kid from Tupelo, Mississippi, became an American legend.
Author : Kathleen A. Tracy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 36,23 MB
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0313081719
Almost 30 years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the most influential performers and recognized pop culture icons the world over. His then-unprecedented musical style-a fusion of blues, country, pop, bluegrass, and gospel-ushered in the age of rock n' roll and paved the way for generations of musicians and singers to follow. This biography will offer a seldom seen glimpse into the life of Elvis, tracing his family life, musical career, films, and legacy. The volume closes with a timeline and bibliography. Not only did Elvis usher in a new genre of music, he also came to represent the growing dissatisfaction young people had with the mores and conventions of the restrictive 1950s. At a time when the top pop stars were Pat Boone and Andy Williams, Elvis' blatant sensuality on stage and his smoldering presence off it made him the anti-establishment poster boy. This biography offers a seldom seen glimpse into the life and career of Elvis, tracing his family life, musical career, films, and legacy. Today, the King lives on in popular culture-on Top 20 lists, in film and television, on the radio, in cyberspace, and yes, even in the countless performances by Elvis impersonators throughout the world.
Author : Amy Littlesugar
Publisher : Puffin Books
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 35,88 MB
Release : 2001-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780698118966
A story about a period in the childhood of Elvis Presley when his family was dirt poor and he was introduced to the soulful music of the Sanctified Church that travelled to his town.
Author : Hourly History
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 15,32 MB
Release : 2018-02-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781985229570
Elvis Presley Elvis Presley was much more than a cultural icon; he was a reliable barometer of the world he grew up in. Long before the cultural revolutions of the '60s and '70s, Elvis was sparking a dynastic change of hands in American society. And by his own admission, much of it was by accident. Whenever his performances caused a stir, Elvis was always the first to ask what all the fuss was about. When questioned if he was trying to provoke a response from his audience, Elvis innocently replied that he was just doing what came naturally. Inside you will read about... - Elvis and His Twin - That's All Right - Presley's Controversial Rise - Elvis Joins the Army - Comeback in Las Vegas - Last Years and Death And much more! According to Elvis, as much as James Dean was a "rebel without a cause," he was a rebel completely by accident. If we believe him, everything he did that led to his rise to stardom was just some sort of cosmic alignment of happenstance. Elvis claimed that when he went into Sun Records to record his first song, he wasn't looking to become famous; he maintained that he just wanted to record a song for his mom's birthday. This book will let you decide for yourself as you learn about the life, the legend, and the unmistakable icon-Elvis Presley.
Author : Jerry Hopkins
Publisher : Plexus Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 46,95 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0859658996
Elvis Presley is the single biggest personality in American popular culture. Over three decades after his death in August 1977, he remains the undisputed king of rock'n'roll. Featuring a wealth of first-hand interviews, Elvis combines Jerry Hopkins's two previous classic bestselling Elvis biographies - Elvis: A Biography and Elvis: The Final Years - with all-new material to give the definitive detailed account of Presley's fantastic life
Author : Magdalena Alagna
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 11,77 MB
Release : 2001-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823935246
Presents the life and career of the legendary and influential rock and roll artist, from the early years to his controversial death in 1977.
Author : Joel Williamson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 12,36 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0199863172
One of the most admired Southern historians of our time paints an intimate portrait of Elvis Presley, set against the rich backdrop of Southern society, that illuminates the zenith of his career, showing how Elvis himself changed—and didn't—and providing a deeper understanding of the man and his times.
Author : Jonah Winter
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 20,34 MB
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0399554726
Elvis Presley--the King of Rock 'n' Roll, still beloved by millions of Americans--comes to vibrant, gyrating life in this extraordinary picture-book biography from an award-winning author and the winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. Here's the perfect book for anyone who wants to introduce rock 'n' roll and its king to the child in their lives. In single- page "chapters" with titles like "The First Cheeseburger Ever Eaten by Elvis" and "Shazam! A Blond Boy Turns into a Black-Haired Teenager," readers can follow key moments in Presley's life, from his birth on the wrong side of the railroad tracks in the Deep South, to playing his first guitar in grade school, to being so nervous during a performance as a teenager that he starts shaking . . . and changes the world! Jonah Winter and Red Nose Studio have created a tour-de-force that captures a boy's loneliness and longing, along with the energy and excitement, passion, and raw talent that was Elvis Presley. "Readers will want to pore over this thoroughly engaging volume." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Author : Connie Plantz
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,84 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 9780766021037
The King still rules! Blending blues and country, gospel and pop, Elvis Presley sang and gyrated his way into superstardom. In this vivid, fast-flowing portrait, readers will meet the shy teen behind the sassy performer, the celebrity who sparked swoons around the world, the overworked actor and his fatal dance with prescription drugs. More than twenty-five years after Elvis's death, people of all ages still delight in his music. Author Connie Plantz introduces new fans to the man behind the Elvis mystique. Book jacket.
