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The Life and Times of Elvis Presley —
Profiling the King of Rock 'n' roll

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You've found your best source for information on the life, work, and legacy of Elvis Presley, the twentieth century’s greatest cultural icon. Through the use of eyewitness accounts, classic photos, and historical analysis, a clear and accurate picture of the King of Rock 'n' Roll comes into focus. Special emphasis is given here to unearthing and revealing new information about the legendary entertainer.

Blog entries will be posted on a weekly basis. The goal is to present accurate and new historical information about Elvis. When needed, myths, half-truths, and rumors that have been spread through the years will be exposed. In addition to the blog and its archives, this site offers 14 other gateways to information on the life and career of rock 'n' roll's most exciting pioneer.

The contribution of visitors to this site is welcome. If you have access to accurate information about Presley, please contact me using the link below, and I’ll address it in the blog. If you see something about him on this site that you know to be inaccurate, let me know, and we’ll set the record straight. Together we can clarify and add to the phenomenon that was and is Elvis Presley. — Alan Hanson

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An Elvis Blog That Seeks the Truth
This Elvis blog reveals new historical information about Elvis Presley and clarifies his legacy in popular culture

Elvis Biography — Stories and Anecdotes
No Elvis biography covers his whole life. The best stories that Elvis's biographers left out are here …

Elvis’ music was always the foundation of his multi-faceted career
Elvis’ music is the enduring foundation of his iconic legacy in pop culture

Elvis 1956 … It was Presley’s breakout year in music, TV, and films
Elvis 1956 … Presley burst on the scene with chart-topping records, TV appearances, wild stage shows, and his first movie

Elvis 1957 … The Critical Year for the King of Rock'n'Roll
For Elvis 1957 was the most important year of his career. He moved from the TV screen to the movie screen, and changed his career's course into the 1960s.

In the Army Elvis Experienced the Two Most Difficult Years of His Career
In the army Elvis earned respect but experienced the two most difficult years of his career

Remembering Elvis Movies … Reviews of the Best and the Rest
Elvis Presley made 33 films from 1956-1972. Some Elvis movies were classics, others were clinkers. Both are reviewed here…

Elvis in Hollywood … Many Stories Surround His 11 Years as a Movie Star
Elvis in Hollywood … Stories abound about his 11 years as a Hollywood movie star

Elvis Presley’s TV Appearances from 1956 to 1977
Elvis on TV often produced turning points in his career

Elvis on Stage Was the Foundation of Presley’s Iconic Career
Elvis on stage … That was the foundation of Presley’s Iconic Career

Elvis Presley … Month by Month
Elvis Month by Month … A compilation of dates, anecdotes, birth dates, and quotes from the life and career of Elvis Presley

Elvis Books Reviewed … Past and Present
Examining Elvis Books … Reviews of the Best and the Rest

The Elvis Universe Continue to Thrive Decades After Presley’s Death
The Elvis Universe continues to thrive in American pop culture 4 decades after Presley’s death

Viewer Comments to Elvis-History-Blog
Viewer Comments to Elvis-History-Blog

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