Elvis Presley
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Follows the life, career, and music of the popular rock and roll singer, from his early years in Mississippi to his controversial death at age forty-two. Trailblazer was Elvis Presley, was a man considered to be the "King" of rock 'n' roll. During a time of racial segregation, Elvis was able to cross racial lines and combine different syles of music to create a new sound that young people adored. Sales of Elvis Presley's music continue to break American industry records, and by some estimates, Elvis's hit records have sold nearly a billion copies worldwide.