Elvis His Life in Words Pictures and Music

Michael Heatley

ISBN 10: 078583172X / ISBN 13: 9780785831723

Edité par Chartwell Books, 2014

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G078583172XI5N00

Synopsis :

Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known simply as Elvis and is often referred to as "the King." Born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began his career there in 1954 with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor and by 1956 he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences such as pop, country, gospel and R&B, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture. He starred in 33 successful films, sold over a billion records earning him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards, received 14 Grammy nominations, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and has been honored in four Halls of Fame. He was truly a legend. The book is accompanied by a fabulous CD showcasing Elvis' legendary musical talents. Elvis may have left the building but his music will forever live on. SONGS ON THE CD: Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Don't Be Cruel, It's Now Or Never, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Such A Night, Blue Suede Shoes, King Creole, Long Tall Sally, Rip It Up

À propos de l?auteur: Michael Heatley has written over 100 books, ranging from rock and pop biographies to popular science, humour and sports titles. He has contributed to many rock music encyclopedias, including the Virgin Encyclopedia of Rock (1996), and music biographies, including Eminem (2001) and Deep Purple (2007). He has written for magazines including Music Week, Billboard and Record Collector. His most recent titles for Anova include: Music That Shook The World (2008), Stars and Guitars (2010) and The Girl in The Song (2010).

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Elvis His Life in Words Pictures and Music
Éditeur : Chartwell Books
Date d'édition : 2014
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Fair
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket