Joel Williamson
Elvis Presley: A Southern Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199863174
- author:
- Joel Williamson
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 2.8 x 16.3 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Communication Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Elvis Presley: A Southern Life is a masterful biography that explores the life and career of one of America's most iconic cultural icons. Renowned historian Joel Williamson delves into the drama of Elvis's rise to fame, set against the backdrop of Southern society in the second half of the 20th century. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis Presley was a complex figure who defied expectations with his flamboyant stage presence and soft-spoken demeanor. His early career at Sun Records marked a turning point, as he transitioned from a relatively unknown artist to a global phenomenon. Williamson sheds light on the intense moment when white girls went wild for a white man singing black music, capturing the zeitgeist of a generation raised by their mothers during a time of great social change. This biography offers a gripping narrative that illuminates Elvis's zenith of creativity and his enduring legacy, as well as his personal struggles and transformations over the years.
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