Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 378 views

    Elvis Presley Annotated Bibliography

    Uploaded by

    meg417
    Elvis Presley was a pioneering American musician and actor who revolutionized rock and roll in the 1950s. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and rose to fame with his energetic dance moves and rebellious image which appealed greatly to postwar baby boomers. Presley became a pop culture icon known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and one of the most significant cultural forces in 20th century popular music. His unprecedented popularity and fame led to commercial success but also took a personal toll that was exacerbated by prescription drug abuse later in life. Presley tragically passed away in 1977 at the young age of 42 from heart failure, which shocked the world and cemented his enduring legacy.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Elvis Presley Annotated Bibliography

    Uploaded by

    meg417
    378 views4 pages
    Elvis Presley was a pioneering American musician and actor who revolutionized rock and roll in the 1950s. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and rose to fame with his energetic dance moves and rebellious image which appealed greatly to postwar baby boomers. Presley became a pop culture icon known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and one of the most significant cultural forces in 20th century popular music. His unprecedented popularity and fame led to commercial success but also took a personal toll that was exacerbated by prescription drug abuse later in life. Presley tragically passed away in 1977 at the young age of 42 from heart failure, which shocked the world and cemented his enduring legacy.

    Original Description:

    Annotated Bibliography

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Elvis Presley was a pioneering American musician and actor who revolutionized rock and roll in the 1950s. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and rose to fame with his energetic dance moves and rebellious image which appealed greatly to postwar baby boomers. Presley became a pop culture icon known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and one of the most significant cultural forces in 20th century popular music. His unprecedented popularity and fame led to commercial success but also took a personal toll that was exacerbated by prescription drug abuse later in life. Presley tragically passed away in 1977 at the young age of 42 from heart failure, which shocked the world and cemented his enduring legacy.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    378 views4 pages

    Elvis Presley Annotated Bibliography

    Uploaded by

    meg417
    Elvis Presley was a pioneering American musician and actor who revolutionized rock and roll in the 1950s. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and rose to fame with his energetic dance moves and rebellious image which appealed greatly to postwar baby boomers. Presley became a pop culture icon known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and one of the most significant cultural forces in 20th century popular music. His unprecedented popularity and fame led to commercial success but also took a personal toll that was exacerbated by prescription drug abuse later in life. Presley tragically passed away in 1977 at the young age of 42 from heart failure, which shocked the world and cemented his enduring legacy.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 4

    Elvis Presley

    Megan Friend
    Honors American History
    Period 2










    Bibliography

    Secondary Sources
    2014. America Rocks and Rolls. Accessed April 16, 2014. http://www.ushistory.org/us/53d.asp.
    This web site discusses the rising popularity of Rock n' Roll in America in the 1950's
    Dunleavy, Steve. 1977. Elvis: What Happened? Ballantine Books.
    This book talks about the toll of Elvis's immense popularity and what happened in his later years
    Edgers, Geoff. 2007. Who was Elvis? Grosset & Dunlap.
    This book contains many facts about Elvis from his childhood to his stardom
    Education Department, Saatchi Gallery Contemporary Art in London. n.d. 1950' The beginnings of Rock
    and Roll. Accessed April 16, 2014. http://www.esto.es/rock/english/history.htm.
    This website discussed the change in American culture in the 1950' and the many people,
    including Elvis, who led the way for Rock and Roll
    2002. Elvis Presley's Biography. Accessed April 13, 2014. http://www.songhits.us/Elvis-Presley-
    Biography.htm.
    This website gave an in depth look at not only Elvis's life but his musical success and songs as
    well
    Guralnick, Peter. 1995. Last Train to Memphis. Back Bay Books.
    This biography looks beyond Elvis's stardom and talks about his personal life and reaction to
    fame
    Hombach, Jean-Pierre. 2012. Elvis Presley: The King of Rock and Roll. Hombach
    This book elaborates on Elvis's immense fame, the legend he has become, and how he changed
    American culture
    McGovern, Charles F. n.d. "America's Music: Rock." Tribeca Film Institute. Accessed April 16, 2014.
    http://americasmusic.tribecafilminstitute.org/session/view/rock#essay.
    This essay talks about the beginnings of Rock and Roll and the musical pioneers who led the way
    with Elvis
    Presley, Priscilla. 1986. Elvis and Me. Berkley.
    This book talks about Elvis behind the scenes and out of the public view from the eyes of his
    long-time wife, Priscilla Presley
    Rubel, David. 2000. Elvis Presley: The Rise of Rock and Roll. Lerner Publishing Group.
    This book went into detail on the many ways Elvis revolutionized American music and forged the
    path for rock music

    Primary Sources
    1970. "Elvis Presley meets with President Richard M. Nixon." Washingtn D.C., December 21.
    This picture shows Elvis Presleys meeting with President Richard M. Nixon in which he received
    the credentials of a federal agent in the war on drugs.
    1957. "Elvis Presley with the Sunshine Boys." August.
    This picture shows Elvis and another musical group, the Sunshine Boys, singing together while
    Elvis plays piano.
    English, David. n.d. "Jailhouse Rock 1."
    This picture shows Elvis during the development and recording of one of his most famous songs,
    Schoolhouse Rock.
    . n.d. "Publicity Photos."
    This picture is one of Elviss signature visuals that he used for publicity, in which hes dancing in
    a jail wearing black and white stripes.
    1937. "Gladys, Elvis & Vernon Presley ."
    This image shows Mr. & Mrs. Presley with Elvis when he was only a toddler.
    Ivins, Molly. 1977. "Elvis Presley Dies; Rock Singer was 42." The New York Times, August 17: 1.
    This newspaper article announces the shocking death of Elvis Presley due to heart failure when
    he was only 42.
    Lichtenstein, Grace. 1972. "Presley draws 2 Generations of Fans." The New York Times, June 10: 21.
    This article discusses when the then-37 year old Elvis gave the first live concert New York had
    ever given.
    1957. "Love me Tender." August 24.
    This image shows a rare behind-the-scenes look at Elvis as he worked on his movie, Love me
    Tender.
    New York Post. 1977. "Millions Mourn Presley." August 18: 1.
    Newspaper article which talks about the publics reaction to Elviss death and his struggles with
    drugs.
    Thompson, Roy. 1956. "Elvis Presley." Winston-Salem Journal, February 17: 2.
    This newspaper article is one of the first reviews of Elviss concerts and states that Nothing
    could rival the excitement generated by Elvis"

    You might also like