Elvis Religion: The Cult of the King
Language: English
Published by I.B.Tauris, 2006
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- Title
- Elvis Religion: The Cult of the King
- Author
- Reece, Gregory L.
- Publisher
- I.B.Tauris
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1845112563
- ISBN 13
- 9781845112561
The cult of Elvis Presley has, since his death, become ever more pervasive in American culture. From Graceland to Las Vegas, from fans to impersonators, from novels, films and popular music to websites, outsider art and tabloid conspiracy theories, Elvis Religion explores this frequently bizarre phenomenon and investigates how the King of Rock 'n' Roll became a god-like figure. Elvis, we discover, is found everywhere. Not just an icon for late night lonely hearts in Memphis, or Elvis impersonators on a Vegas stage, he is the inspiration behind the violence of movies like Mystery Train and Wild at Heart, the kitsch sanctuary of Graceland Too, the music of Kirsty MacColl and Paul Simon, and the Internet church for whom he is a supernatural being dwelling in the constellation of Orion.
Gregory L. Reece makes a journey to discover the Jumpsuit Jesus for himself, taking him into the heart of fan obsession. Along the way, he discovers that if Elvis Saves, it is because the Memphis Messiah seems like a prophet for our times.
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About the Author
Gregory L. Reece's first memory of a public event is of being told of Elvis' death--the beginning of a lifelong fascination. He is a lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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