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.
They have his life story, of course: an usher at the Loews in Memphis and a truck driver in the early days. This only surviving twin of Gladys and Vernon Presley had a deep spiritual soul. He was always searching for his true self and is said to have been missing something. He probably died without having found it as he was overweight and on drugs.
Elvis thus was on a constant quest to find himself and the meaning of his life. He was successful, married the love of his life, divorced her, and made a fortune. He did inauspiciously on the john. It is ironic that he was reading a book entitled, Search for the Face of Jesus by Frank Adams.
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."
He made many films, not many of which were impressive. He had an opportunity it is said to star with Barbra Streisand in A Star is Born. Being forced by Colonel Tom Parker, his perennial manager, to turn down the role probably cost him a serious career in film (because Barbra would get top billing). But that is all water under the bridge.
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."
Elvis' grave is found there at his homeland, alongside his mother's. Both had been moved from Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis in 1977 due to a grave robbery attempt. It's now all there at Graceland for his fans to see and experience. Elvis indeed has come home.
They have his life story, of course: an usher at the Loews in Memphis and a truck driver in the early days. This only surviving twin of Gladys and Vernon Presley had a deep spiritual soul. He was always searching for his true self and is said to have been missing something. He probably died without having found it as he was overweight and on drugs.
Elvis thus was on a constant quest to find himself and the meaning of his life. He was successful, married the love of his life, divorced her, and made a fortune. He did inauspiciously on the john. It is ironic that he was reading a book entitled, Search for the Face of Jesus by Frank Adams.
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."
He made many films, not many of which were impressive. He had an opportunity it is said to star with Barbra Streisand in A Star is Born. Being forced by Colonel Tom Parker, his perennial manager, to turn down the role probably cost him a serious career in film (because Barbra would get top billing). But that is all water under the bridge.
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."
Elvis' grave is found there at his homeland, alongside his mother's. Both had been moved from Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis in 1977 due to a grave robbery attempt. It's now all there at Graceland for his fans to see and experience. Elvis indeed has come home.
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