Author Description

Jerry Hopkinsâ s Elvis: A Biography was the first book on popular music to top the U.S. bestseller list, and its sequel was equally popular. Long out of print, both books, along with a wealth of exciting new interviews, are brought together in Elvis to form the most exhaustive account available of the Kingâ s life. Telling the complete story of Presleyâ s rise and fall, from his poverty-stricken childhood in Tupelo through his musical development and emergence as popâ s first superstar to his decline and death, the book explores Presleyâ s singular appeal, his far-reaching influence, and his extraordinary legacy. Featuring newly published firsthand interviews with people close to Elvis — including high school teachers, girlfriends, directors, agents, recording engineers, bodyguards, sidemen, karate instructors, medical professionals, and even his personal jeweler — Elvis presents a comprehensive and amazingly intimate look at this cultural icon.