Overview

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.

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9780984623907

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Reviews

This book . . . is indispensable for those who intend to make an Elvis pilgrimage to the city. --www.AntiMusic.com A fun and entertaining book . . . full of fascinating details. --June Sawyers, Chicago Tribune (July 3, 2012) An excellent job... contains all the Elvis stories the casual or curious would care to read. A sharp, smart guide. --www.ByTheBookReviews.blogspot.ca If you know everything about Elvis, you still may not know some of the facts hidden here. --www.CurledUp.com (January 2012)

A fun and entertaining book . . . full of fascinating details. --June Sawyers, Chicago Tribune (July 3, 2012)

If you know everything about Elvis, you still may not know some of the facts hidden here. --www.CurledUp.com (January 2012)

Author Information

Mark Bernardo: Mark Bernardo is the former editor of Smoke magazine and has contributed to Overtime, Robb Report, Stratos, Stuff, and Trump World. He is the author of Mad Men's Manhattan: The Insider's Guide. He lives in Cold Spring, New York.

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