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ELVIS PRESLEY - King of the Whole Wide World

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In the small town of Tupelo, Mississippi on the 8th of January, 1935, a legend was born. Elvis Aron Presley, the son of Vernon Presley and Gladys Love Presley, entered the world with a powerful presence, destined to captivate the hearts of millions. His birth marked the beginning of a journey that would lead him to achieve a level of adoration we would likely never see again. Despite his lack of formal education in music, Elvis developed a natural talent for it, and would spend hours in record stores, listening to songs on jukeboxes and in listening booths. This ignited a passion within him, and by the time he graduated high school in June of 1953, he had already set his sights on a career in music that would see him forever known as the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis was a complex and intriguing character, but forty-six years after his untimely death, he is still regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style polarized fifties America, making him a controversial figure. But his talent knew no bounds, and his music transcended racial barriers, bringing him unparalleled success. However, the life of this musical icon was not without its struggles. Elvis battled with drug addiction, which ultimately led to his untimely death on the 16th of August, 1977. Pronounced dead at Baptist Memorial Hospital at 3:30 pm. He was only 42 years old. Was his untimely demise a tragedy, or a carefully orchestrated plan to remove Elvis from the public eye?
Release date Australia
April 26th, 2024
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Pages
126
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Dimensions
140x216x7
ISBN-13
9798224458097
Product ID
38763194

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