The Story of the King of Rock'n'Roll - Elvis Presley

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A look at the three stages of Elvis's career, the rock'n'roll years. highlights from the 1960s movies and the Vegas years.
His early days at Sun Records and before.
His three manages, Scotty Moore, Bob Neal and The Colonel.
The Sun Years and move to RCA.
The rise from local hero to international superstar in 1956.
When he came out of the Army he had a complete change of direction and picked up his movie career, making 31 movies in all. A look at some of the musical highlights from the 1960s.
He returned to live performance with his TV special in December 1968.
In the 1970s he changed the face of cabaret in Las Vegas.
Elvis was and always will be - the King of Rock'n'Roll.

Author of the book Rock'nRoll Unravelled, Derek Shelmerdine in conversation with international DJ/radio host Sam MacBeath on radio station KPHR
on his "A Chat With..." show


Lots more on my website..: Rock'n'Roll Unravelled - the story of rock'n'roll from its roots to mid-1970s punk. Not just the music but also the social factors which influenced the music of the time.


First broadcast in August 2024.