The truth about Elvis’s death from the doctor who spent eleven years as “the King’s” personal physician, father-figure, and confidant –”Dr. Nick.” Dr. Nichopoulos spent a decade with Elvis on the road and at Graceland, trying to maintain the precarious health of one of the world’s greatest entertainers. But on August 16, 1977, he found himself in the ambulance with Elvis on that fateful last trip to the ER. He signed the death certificate. From that day forward, Dr. Nick became the focus of a media witch hunt that threatened his life and all but destroyed his professional reputation. Now, for the first time, Dr. Nick reveals the true story behind Elvis’s drug use and final days-not the version formed by years of tabl (more…)

Elvis Presley was not the subject of an FBI investigation. However, the FBI maintains records filed under his name that are comprised of more than 600 pages. These records consist of copies of letters from members of the public commenting on his performances, newspaper clippings, and documents reporting that Mr. Presley was the target of extortion attempts.

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Dr. Bill Beeny gives us a detailed look into how he obtained an Elvis liver sample taken from 1975, and had it tested against a sample from the body in the casket in 1977. The specimens did not match, they were from two different bodies. This great book presents a lot of questions and Mr. Beeny gives a lot of reasons on how and why Elvis could have faked his death. This book is a must for any Elvis fan. Could the world’s greatest entertainer still be alive? I hope so. This book gives a lot of evidence showing that he could be. Review by Ernie R. McHone

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From Publishers Weekly

In this slim illustrated volume, icon biographer Keogh (Audrey Style; Jackie Style) presents an homage to Elvis from a unique perspective, explaining how his inimitable style-not just the way he dressed, but also the way he spoke and behaved-influenced the music and the sensibilities of Americans unlike anyone before or after him. He was “the original Slim Shady,” Keogh writes; “his appearance on Ed Sullivan ripped the 1950s in half.” “Before Elvis, there was nothing,” John Lennon said. Keough breaks down the Pelvis’s life into chronological chapters, from Elvis’s early days in Memphis through his last days at Graceland. Keough highlights major milestones as well as small, personal anecdotes, and inc (more…)

Elvis Presley was not the subject of an FBI investigation. However, the FBI maintains records filed under his name that are comprised of more than 600 pages. These records consist of copies of letters from members of the public commenting on his performances, newspaper clippings, and documents reporting that Mr. Presley was the target of extortion attempts.

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Amazon.com Review

Alanna Nash’s biography of Colonel Tom Parker uncovers a life story even more complicated, dark, and entertaining than that of the promoter’s greatest talent, Elvis Presley. Nash had unique access to the Colonel and many of those closely connected to him in assembling the facts that underlie her narrative, and the book reads like a mystery as it probes the origins of Parker’s power. Ultimately, Parker was protecting himself in his manipulation of Elvis, Nash argues. Though her evidence is not conclusive, she suggests that Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk) feared deportation his entire life, but, more importantly, he may have fled his native Holland in 1929 after committing murder. In America A (more…)

Elvis Aron Presley was born on January 8, 1935. Also born that day was Jesse Garon Presley, Elvis’s twin. The world has believed Jesse Garon was born dead. Until now. Jesse Garon is the story of Private Investigator Phil Allman’s pursuit of Jesse Garon Presley, the heretofore thought stillborn fraternal twin of Elvis Presley. In a twisting journey to solving three murders, Allman travels from his hometown of Philadelphia through the bustle of New York City to the New Jersey shore and ultimately, to Memphis. A tough, smart ex-cop and divorced father in his mid-thirties, Allman is approached at an Elvis Forever meeting by attorney Mark Downes, whose “dark hairline seemed to begin smack in the middle of his forehead as if to h (more…)

An amazing collection of 59 hits from The King with simply the lyrics and guitar chords. Includes: All Shook Up · Always on My Mind · Are You Lonesome Tonight? · Blue Suede Shoes · Burning Love · Can’t Help Falling in Love · Don’t Be Cruel (To a Heart That’s True) · Heartbreak Hotel · Hound Dog · In the Ghetto (The Vicious Circle) · It’s Now or Never · Jailhouse Rock · Kentucky Rain · Love Me Tender · Return to Sender · Suspicious Minds · (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear · That’s All Right · Viva Las Vegas · and more.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up—From the foreword, readers learn that Hampton has an admiration for Elvis that reaches back to his childhood. His enthusiasm and passion for his subject are evident throughout this appealing biography, yet he remains objective about the performer’s virtues as well as his tragic flaws. The striking cover photograph complements the lively and accessible text that delves not only into Elvis’s life but also his impact on music and American culture. The writing is casual yet authoritative, and includes occasional black-and-white photographs. Readers who can’t imagine a world without rock and roll will find this to be an excellent introduction to the man about whom John Lennon once said, “B (more…)

Rock Diary: Elvis Presley is a unique chronological, day/month and year-by-year history of the life and career of Elvis Presley. The definitive factual story of The King, this is his ultimate biographical timeline. More factual details are featured in Rock Diary:Elvis Presley than in any other biography: early years, tour dates, complete chart history, awards, television specials – every triumph and tragedy of this legendary cultural icon.

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