Description
Return Of The King tells the story of a tumultuous period in the life of Elvis Presley. By 1967, The King Of Rock'n'Roll was all but washed-up, thanks to a string of bland movie roles and lackluster records. But within a year he had roused himself, loosened the creative shackles imposed by his grasping manager, 'Colonel' Tom Parker, and reconnected with the rock audience through a riveting TV special. There followed a glorious but all too brief artistic flowering, in which he made some of his most enduring records, including 'Suspicious Minds' and 'In The Ghetto.'
This meticulously researched and elegantly written book, based on a string of new interviews with colleagues, friends, fans, and observers of The King, sheds new light on the events of Elvis's great comeback.
Author: Gillian G. Gaar
Publisher: Jawbone Press
Published: 05/15/2010
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.90w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9781906002282
ISBN10: 1906002282
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles | Rock
- Music | History & Criticism | General
- Music | Individual Composer & Musician
About the Author
Gillian G. Gaar has written for numerous publications, including Mojo, Rolling Stone, and Goldmine. Previous books include She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll; Entertain Us: The Rise of Nirvana; Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback; The Doors: The Complete Illustrated History; and Boss: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band--The Illustrated History. She lives in Seattle.