Story of Elvis : The Rise and Fall of the Undisputed King of Rock 'N' Roll

An intimate and fascinating look into the life of the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll!

• Fascinating information about Elvis's early family life, military career, music career, film career, and his ultimate downfall and death
• Rarely seen photos from Elvis's life and times, including growing up in east Mississippi, his earliest stage appearances, and in the recording studio
• Go behind the scenes with intimate photojournalism, insightful text, and essential analysis of Elvis's life
• A guide to Elvis's albums, from his first release by RCA in March 1956 to his last in July 1977, with complete track listings and album covers
• Author Joel McIver is a respected British writer known for his books and podcasts on musical artists, including biographies of Prince, Erykah Badu, Rage Against the Machine, Ice Cube, Sabbath, Kings of Leon, and more

This beautiful, must-have book is absolutely jam-packed with fascinating information about Elvis Presley!

Learn what life was like for Elvis Aaron Presley growing up in poverty in Tupelo, MS, about his childhood as told by his father, Vernon, his rise to fame in the music business, how the world lay at his feet by his mid-20s, his military career, his sizable film career, and the pressures that led to his self-destructive behavior and early death.

You'll also learn about all the ups and downs in Elvis's life including intimate details about his relationship with his parents, his wife Pricilla, the Memphis Mafia, and an array of girlfriends with photos to match. Many of the photos were originally seen in LIFE magazine, but there are private family photos as well.

Also included is a comprehensive overview of each of his albums, with fascinating explanations of Elvis's state of mind while recording each one, behind-the-scenes photos from that year, the full track list, how each album was received by fans and critics, and the effect it had on his career.

Learn the true history of Elvis, and celebrate Elvis Presley Day on August 16, with Story of Elvis!