The King of Rock and Roll shook up the music industry with his hip swiveling dancing and soulful voice. But Elvis Presley wasnt always the King. The rise and fall of Elvis Presley remains one of the greatest of real life American dramas. You will see Elvis within the historic times in which he lived, loved, and performed. Discover:What Colonel Tom Parkers marketing genius and questionable personal and business dealingsWhat was happening in the American culture during the peaks and shallows of Elvis careerWhy Elvis never toured Europe and yet became a worldwide entertainment iconWhat Elvis marriage to Priscilla was really likeWho Elvis musical mentors were and who helped start Elvis on his road to fameThe details of Elvis movie career and his female co-starsHis passions and the pressures of stardom, endless touring, and epic performancesAlong the way youll meet musicians, actors, politicians, promoters, music and movie producers, friends, family, and charlatans. Elvis story told among the Civil Rights movement, anti-war protests, and the everchanging music, television, and film industries.
