Weaving the story of the King's personal and public life with detailed descriptions of the locations in Memphis that served as the setting for his musical education and evolution, this pop culture guide offers a refreshingly even-handed account of Elvis Presley's life. Elvis came to Memphis as a 13-year-old boy, and within a few years, he was shocking and seducing the world with a mixture of moves and sounds he had first seen and heard in the city's streets, churches, and bars. This comprehensive tour of places on which Elvis left his mark includes the Peabody Hotel, where he had his senior prom; Ellis Auditorium, where he played his first show; the Sun Studio, where he recorded his first singles; Lansky Brothers Clothiers, where he bought his suits; and Graceland, where he lived with his wife Priscilla and died in 1977. Anecdotes about each of the locations and how they shaped Elvis's personal and musical identity enhance the travel information, while street maps and a handy size make this book an invaluable companion to Memphis visitors and lovers of rock and roll.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Roaring Forties Press
ISBN-13
9780984623907
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114481263
Product Key Features
Book Title
Elvis: Memphis
Author
Mark P Bernardo
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Music
Publication Year
2011
Number of Pages
150 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
215mm
Item Width
140mm
Item Weight
271g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Mark P Bernardo
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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