The King of Rock and Roll shook up the music industry with his hip swiveling dancing and soulful voice. But Elvis Presley wasn't always the King. The rise and fall of Elvis Presley remains one of the greatest of real life American dramas. You will see Elvis within the historic times in which he lived, loved, and performed. Discover:
What Colonel Tom Parker's marketing genius and questionable personal and business dealings
What was happening in the American culture during the peaks and shallows of Elvis' career
Why Elvis never toured Europe and yet became a worldwide entertainment icon
What Elvis' marriage to Priscilla was really like
Who Elvis' musical mentors were and who helped start Elvis on his road to fame
The details of Elvis' movie career and his female co-stars
His passions and the pressures of stardom, endless touring, and epic performances
Along the way you'll meet musicians, actors, politicians, promoters, music and movie producers, friends, family, and charlatans. Elvis' story told among the Civil Rights movement, anti-war protests, and the everchanging music, television, and film industries.