ELVIS: Going to Graceland - A Biography of Elvis Presley'I'm going to Graceland, GracelandIn Memphis Tennessee' Paul Simon's title track to his 1986 hit album records a pilgrimage with his young son to the home of Elvis Presley.It is a journey still made by hordes of disciples; fans - some of whom never saw their hero alive, let alone at his peak, and others fascinated by a phenomenon that seems to grow in stature with every passing year. Summer 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the great performer's death. Those years appear to have passed in a flash.Visitors to Graceland today are greeted with something that has grown into a mega-attraction. Around two thousand visitors pass through the gates daily, and during special events, the figures rise significantly. This is the story of the life and times of the King, Elvis Presley - one of the most significant contributors to music and culture of the 20th century. Many years after his untimely passing, his legacy continues to shine bright. Not free from controversy, this book looks at Elvis the man, his life, his career, and his impact on the world.
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