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Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley

The Rise of Elvis Presley

by Peter Guralnick · 1994 · 576 pages

Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi
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Jacob Elordi

About This Book

A meticulously researched biography documenting the first twenty-four years of Elvis Presley’s life, from his humble origins in Mississippi to his rise as a global cultural phenomenon. The narrative explores the musical influences, family dynamics, and personal ambition that shaped the singer before his 1958 induction into the U.S. Army.

Book Details

Published

1994

Pages

576

Language

en

ISBN

9780316332200

Awards & Recognition

Ralph J. Gleason Music Book AwardNew York Times Notable Book

Series

Part 1 of Elvis

Audiobook Available

22h 33m
Narrated by Kevin Stillwell

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