There are lots of books on your favorite music stars and Elvis is surely one that has had many thousands of authors. Elvis Presley books are legion. Fans can't get enough of these gems on the King. Few entertainers have reached the heights of this idol from Memphis, Tennessee. His life and loves are the stuff of legends by now. It seems that we all know the story.
The young Elvis was an usher at the Loews State Theater in his neighborhood and was also a truck driver. As a matter of fact, Jailhouse Rock premiered at the very same cinema. He was born a twin, but his brother Jesse died at birth, leaving the impressionable child with a hole in his heart. He compensated by, according to his mother, having the energy of two people!
Elvis was always searching for something and was said to be a spiritual soul. He never took his career for granted and always asked "why me." His untimely death in a bathroom is a sad end indeed to a magical musical being who gave millions his best.
No doubt it is also true that he was near broke when he died. It was up to his ex-wife Priscilla to resurrect his estate through music licensing and memorabilia. He had maybe a million left, not enough to run Graceland and take care of his large entourage (you know the story about giving everyone Cadillacs). He didn't worry, however, counting on his music. Just before he died, he said to his father, "Don't worry about the money; I'll just go out on the road and make more."
Elvis' movie roles were few and far between but a mere few are notable film accomplishments. He would have had another as he almost worked with Streisand in A Star is Born. His manager, Colonel Tom Parker held the reigns and called all the shots. Too bad he turned down a stellar offering that might have changed the course of his stagnant career.
He was sad and alone until the end although he did have a girlfriend, Ginger Alden. He was reading in the bathroom a book about Jesus and she warned him not to fall asleep. He also spoke to his cousin, Billy Smith, on the phone stating optimistically that "this is gonna be my best tour ever." Alas, it was not to happen.
Elvis ended his life at the piano, tapping out his favorite songs, "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain" and "Unchained Melody." He wanted to make a quick pit stop. It was to be his last. His memory skyrocketed throughout the late 20th century and still continues to this day. Thousands make the pilgrimage to Graceland each year. On display is much memorabilia including a note that says, "I'm the only person I know who can walk into a room full of people and be alone."
A sad end to a lonely life. He never got over that feeling of loss from his twin's death. As he stated it, "I'm the only person I know who can walk into a room full of people and be alone." This note can still be seen on display at Graceland. He was buried next to his beloved mother, Gladys, at the Forest Hill Cemetery, and both bodies were moved to Graceland in 1977. His former home still receives thousands of visitors who make the pilgrimage from places far and wide. In their eyes, Elvis will never truly die since his music lives on.
The young Elvis was an usher at the Loews State Theater in his neighborhood and was also a truck driver. As a matter of fact, Jailhouse Rock premiered at the very same cinema. He was born a twin, but his brother Jesse died at birth, leaving the impressionable child with a hole in his heart. He compensated by, according to his mother, having the energy of two people!
Elvis was always searching for something and was said to be a spiritual soul. He never took his career for granted and always asked "why me." His untimely death in a bathroom is a sad end indeed to a magical musical being who gave millions his best.
No doubt it is also true that he was near broke when he died. It was up to his ex-wife Priscilla to resurrect his estate through music licensing and memorabilia. He had maybe a million left, not enough to run Graceland and take care of his large entourage (you know the story about giving everyone Cadillacs). He didn't worry, however, counting on his music. Just before he died, he said to his father, "Don't worry about the money; I'll just go out on the road and make more."
Elvis' movie roles were few and far between but a mere few are notable film accomplishments. He would have had another as he almost worked with Streisand in A Star is Born. His manager, Colonel Tom Parker held the reigns and called all the shots. Too bad he turned down a stellar offering that might have changed the course of his stagnant career.
He was sad and alone until the end although he did have a girlfriend, Ginger Alden. He was reading in the bathroom a book about Jesus and she warned him not to fall asleep. He also spoke to his cousin, Billy Smith, on the phone stating optimistically that "this is gonna be my best tour ever." Alas, it was not to happen.
Elvis ended his life at the piano, tapping out his favorite songs, "Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain" and "Unchained Melody." He wanted to make a quick pit stop. It was to be his last. His memory skyrocketed throughout the late 20th century and still continues to this day. Thousands make the pilgrimage to Graceland each year. On display is much memorabilia including a note that says, "I'm the only person I know who can walk into a room full of people and be alone."
A sad end to a lonely life. He never got over that feeling of loss from his twin's death. As he stated it, "I'm the only person I know who can walk into a room full of people and be alone." This note can still be seen on display at Graceland. He was buried next to his beloved mother, Gladys, at the Forest Hill Cemetery, and both bodies were moved to Graceland in 1977. His former home still receives thousands of visitors who make the pilgrimage from places far and wide. In their eyes, Elvis will never truly die since his music lives on.
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