1st Edition

Understanding Elvis Southern Roots vs. Star Image

By Susan M. Doll Copyright 1998
232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

Although the importance of Elvis Presley's Southern heritage has long been recognized, few have considered the complex connection between the performer's career and his Southern roots. This study investigates how that identity affected each stage of Presley's career. Elvis Presley's career can be divided into three phases, each of which is signified by a specific image. Each image is coded by a... Read more
Introduction, Chapter One The Life and Career of Elvis Presley, Chapter Two From Hillbilly Cat to Elvis the Pelvis: 1954-1958, Chapter Three The Early Films of Elvis Presley: 1954-1958, Chapter Four The Films of Elvis Presley : 1960-1969, Chapter Five Vegas Elvis, Epilogue, Bibliography, Index

Biography

Susan M. Doll