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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. The volume closes with a timeline and bibliography.Product Identifiers
PublisherABC-Clio
ISBN-139780313338274
eBay Product ID (ePID)89884425
Product Key Features
Book TitleElvis Presley: a Biography
AuthorKathleen A. Tracy
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicMusic
Publication Year2006
GenreBiographies & True Stories
Number of Pages160 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorKathleen A. Tracy
Series TitleGreenwood Biographies
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States