Blue Suede Shoes The Culture of Elvis

Foreword by Kim Novak

Introduction by Thom Gilbert

The Early Years

Includes:

-Elvis's birthplace, his first guitar, memories from high school friend George Klein, musicians including J.D. Sumner and Terry Blackwood, and girlfriend Dixie Lockwood

The Late 1950s

Includes:

-Sun Studios, memories of Scotty Moore, Bill Black, D.J. Fontana; Glen Campbell; clothier Hal Lansky

-RCA Studio B, musicians including Glen Glenn, Bob Moore; girlfriend Anita Wood, and more

The 1960s

Includes:

-Elvis's movie costars, including Anne Helm, Darlene Tompkins, Celeste Yarnall, Mary Ann Mobley, and girlfriend Sandy Martindale

-Graceland, the Honeymoon House, the cars, the clothes

The 1970s

Includes:

-the Vegas years, featuring memories from the Memphis Mafia, girlfriends such as Linda Thompson, musicians including The Stamps Quartet, the TCB Band

-images of Elvis's stage outfits and personal items, jewelry, gifts given and received, his plane (The Lisa Marie) and more

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