Elvis Presley The Hitchhiker's Guide to Elvis: An A-Z of the Elvis Universe by Acclamed Author Mick Farren

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Taschenbuch - 176 Seiten - Collector's Guide Publishing - 1994 - Englisch The Hitchhiker's Guide... more

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Elvis Presley: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Elvis: An A-Z of the Elvis Universe by Acclamed Author Mick Farren

Taschenbuch - 176 Seiten - Collector's Guide Publishing - 1994 - Englisch

The Hitchhiker's Guide To Elvis By Mick Farren

Elvis Presley...modern history has never seen a culture more obsessed with an individual than we are with Elvis. The entertainer died nearly twenty years ago, yet his spirit persistently endures—some may even say he's more popular today. Why? Writer Mick Farren journeys through the bizarre world of Elvis, which he has dubbed the "Elvis Universe," by constructing an exhaustive A to Z encyclopedia of everything and everyone relevant to The King.

With over 340 entries and 90 photos, The Hitchhiker's Guide To Elvis is virtually unparalleled in its scope:
• For collectors, Elvis memorabilia is covered in-depth, featuring everything from Elvis cologne to Elvis toothpick holders, with complete information on availability
• Nearly every theory regarding Elvis' death is explained and examined
• The women in Elvis' life—his wife Priscilla and daughter Lisa Marie, the dozens of women who claim to have had affairs with him, the women he met in Hollywood—they're all thoroughly discussed
• His worshippers are looked at, from the famous and not-so-famous impersonators to other everyday people affected and influenced by Elvis
• Elvis' presence in the mass media is examined, with a complete look at the films, books, and TV series made about The King • Rare items, like an actual prescription written by the infamous Dr. Nick, and an almost illegible letter written by Elvis to President Nixon, are presented
• The book begins with a fascinating essay by Mick Farren to introduce us to the Elvis Universe
• And much, much more...
The Hitchhiker's Guide To Elvis is a must for any Elvis fan, and an entertaining, accessible tool for those just getting started.

Article properties: Elvis Presley: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Elvis: An A-Z of the Elvis Universe by Acclamed Author Mick Farren

Interpret: Elvis Presley
Album titlle: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Elvis: An A-Z of the Elvis Universe by Acclamed Author Mick Farren
Kategorie Biographies & Memoirs
Einband Paperback
Seiten 176
Artikelart Bücher/Books
ISBN-13 9780969573654
Verleger Collector's Guide Publishing
Größe 22,7 x 14,5 x 1 cm
ISBN-10 0969573650
Autor Mick Farren
Language English
EAN: 9780969573654
weight in Kg 0.25

Elvis Aaron Presley - The King of Rock'n'Roll (January 8, 1935, Tupelo, MS – August... more

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"Elvis Presley"

Elvis Aaron Presley - The King of Rock'n'Roll

(January 8, 1935, Tupelo, MS – August 16, 1977, Memphis, TN)

Elvis Presley (full name Elvis Aaron Presley) is the most outstanding personality in showbiz ever since, and the most popular entertainer the world has ever seen! His musical influence within music history and its following generations of musicians is still unbroken. His huge 'Blast-Off' in the mid-1950s, the rising star from a simply called 'Hillbilly Cat' (at Sun Records) to a lascivious Rock'n'Roll singer with charisma, a male sex symbol (then at RCA Victor) soon popularized him as "The King of Rock'n'Roll" or simply "The King".

His first cut within his tremendous career happened between October 1958 and March 1960 while Elvis was on duty with the U.S. Army and stationed in Germany. It was there in 1959 when he met his later wife Priscilla Beaulieu at age 14. Elvis and Priscilla married on May 1, 1967 in Las Vegas (divorce in 1973). Elvis evolved into an all-around entertainer after his Army service and started starring in Hollywood films. 33 movies in total, including the two concert documentaries 'That's The Way It Is' and 'On Tour'. He again shook the world with his 1968 NBC Comeback TV Special after his movie period without any stage appearances.

This TV special included the first ever unplugged session presented together with musicians from the early days such as Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. 1973 saw THE TV mega event at all: Elvis Presley, 'Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite'! Elvis' Honolulu appearance, the first time that a show was broadcasted worldwide via satellite! He was ahead of his time! Elvis Presley had 148 US single chart hits, including some so-called double-sider when A- and B-side both hit the charts like his 1956 smash 'Don't Be Cruel b/w Hound Dog', plus 15 EP hits between 1956 and 1977. Two billion of sold media and sound carriers by Elvis Presley is the estimated number! He received 14 Grammy nominations until 1978 and three Grammy for his Gospel interpretations. Elvis was the youngest artist when honored with the Bing Crosby Award (Lifetime Achivement Award) in 1971.

He is presented in 5 Halls of Fame (Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly, Country, Blues and Gospel). Six of his song interpretations are collected in the Grammy Hall of Fame. On top of it all Elvis Presley got the most gold and platinum records and a Diamond-Award. He definetly is the 'Best selling solo artist in U.S. History' (RIAA – Record Industry Association of America)! Elvis Presley CD albums, vinyl records as LPs or singles at 45rpm - Bear Family offers a huge number of various Elvis Presley CDs, vinyl-LPs and 45rpm singles, vinyl- and CD box sets, books and mags, DVDs, unique and extraordinairy memorabilia! Let's say it in the words of one of Elvis sixties album title: There is "Something For Everybody"! And hey, you name it! Elvis Presley is the King of Rock'n'Roll, the biggest icon in showbusiness, and a great person who lives on forever!

Bear Family Records treats his legacy with the most respect and an optimum capacity of expert knowledge.

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