That's Alright, Elvis: The Untold Story of Elvis's First Guitarist and Manager, Scotty Moore - Softcover

Moore, Scotty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0825672341 ISBN 13: 9780825672347

Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books, 1997

Synopsis

An insider's account of Elvis Preseley's early career. As on of the Blue Moon Boy's, Scotty Moore was Elvis' guitarist and manager.

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Review

That's Alright, Elvis recounts the life of Scotty Moore, one of the early men behind the legendary Elvis Presley. Moore was already an accomplished musician (Rolling Stone Keith Richards says that Moore's music inspired him to play rock-and-roll) when, at the behest of Sun Records executive Sam Phillips, he took young Presley under his wing. It didn't take long for Moore's seasoned ear to discern the young singer's talent, one that would soon explode into the rock sound. Moore's relationship with Elvis deepened through the years as he managed Presley's career and played in his band, the Blue Moon Boys. But as Elvis's popularity skyrocketed, Moore's managerial role was usurped, and the professional relationship between the two ultimately soured over money and miscommunication. Moore continued his musical career and is now considered the quintessential rock guitarist by many in the industry. He maintains an admirable objectivity about his life with Elvis as he tells his story through writer James Dickerson. That's Alright, Elvis is a fresh take on a seminal period in both Elvis's life and in the history of rock-and-roll.

Edition details

• Publisher: Schirmer Trade Books
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0825672341
• ISBN 13: 9780825672347
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 271