商品簡介
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. A diverse array of performers --from The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen--cite Elvis as an integral musical influence and inspiration. Not only did Elvis usher in a new genre of music, he also came to represent the growing ssatisfaction 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. The volume contains a timeline and bibliography. 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.
作者簡介
作者簡介: KATHLEEN TRACY is a Los Angeles-based journalist. She is the author of more than 20 titles, including The Boy Who Would Be King: An Intimate Portrait of Elvis Presley by His Cousin (1990). Her work has also been featured in A&E Biography magazine and Variety.
目次
Series Foreword Introduction Timeline: Events in the Life of Elvis Presley Chapter 1 The Presley Family Tree Chapter 2 A Short-Lived Honeymoon Chapter 3 A Growing Passion for Music Chapter 4 The Road to Memphis Chapter 5 First Love Chapter 6 Chasing the Dream Chapter 7 Honing the Talent Chapter 8 Painful Lessons Chapter 9 Breaking Through Chapter 10 Lights, Camera, Action Chapter 11 Loss Chapter 12 A New Woman of the House Chapter 13 Walking a Fine Line Chapter 14 A Tragic End Further Reading Index Vocabulary