Elvis stands above all icons in music, elevated by his influence on youth culture, with his walk, his clothes and, of course, his incredible singing voice. The first white artist to crossover with black music he was adored and stalked in equal measure, with the last few years of his life being a torment of fame. With often intimate portraits of this troubled star this book is sure to intrigue everyone interested in the life of an astonishing artist. This new edition of Elvis is part of Flame Tree's successful ongoing series, Rock Icons. Other titles in the series include David Bowie, Queen, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. AUTHOR: From New Zealand, author Alice Hudson fused twin passions for writing and music while a student, reviewing and interviewing international bands and DJs. Following the completion of her post-graduate diploma in Journalism, she spent five years writing for Kiwi news outlets including the NZHerald, followed by a four-year stint in London, where she worked as a financial media researcher and analyst, press officer, and online editor. 60 iilustrations