This volume tracks the first twenty-four years of Elvis' life, covering his childhood, the stunning first recordings at Sun Records ("That's All Right," "Mystery Train"), and the early RCA hits ("Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel"). Based on hundreds of interviews and nearly a decade of research, it traces the evolution not just of the man but of the music and of the culture he left utterly transformed, creating a completely fresh portrait of Elvis and his world. Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley is the first biography to go past that myth and present an Elvis beyond the legend. This book cancels out all others." -Bob Dylan From the moment that he first shook up the world in the mid 1950s, Elvis Presley has been one of the most vivid and enduring myths of American culture. Gleason Music Book Award "Elvis steps from the pages. A New York Times Notable Book Winner of the Ralph J. It is the first to set aside the myths and focus on Elvis' humanity in a way that has yet to be duplicated. Written with grace, humor, and affection, Last Train to Memphis has been hailed as the definitive biography of Elvis Presley. This book cancels out all others." -Bob Dylan From the moment that he first shook up the world in the mid 1950s, Elvis Presley has been one of the.
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