Elvis Presley

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.