Elvis+Presley

=The Importance of Elvis Presley= by Adam Woog San Diego, California: Lucent Books, 1997 

__Call Number:__ 921 PRE
==**__Summary/Description:__** Elvis Presley: in short, a legend. However in this biography, Adam Woog goes in-depth about the amazing life of Elvis Presley. Learn about everything from the moment Presley was born, to the day he died, forty-two years later, and everything in between. Discover an Elvis Presley you've never known. Woog tells all about Presley's rise to fame and his contribution to Rock and Roll music history in this brillliant read. ==

Go beyond the book by exploring these recommended web resources:

 * ======[|Elvis Presley Live - Burning Love] - "I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love . . ." croons Elvis in one of his most iconic costumes, his embellished white jumpsuit. In this video, Elvis performs his hit, "Burning Love" in Hawaii. Here you can see The King himself, live on stage and in his element. Elvis recorded "Burning Love" at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California in March 1972 and the song was released later that year, in August. It became one of his most famous records to this day. This performance is a must-see! ======
 * ======[|Elvis Presley Online Radio] - Surely after reading //The Importance of Elvis Presley//, you are curious to hear some of his music (especially after you saw him perform "Burning Love")! At this online Elvis Presley radio station, you can do just that. Elvis has a signature way of singing and his songs were, and still are, incredible. Some of his most famous hits include "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock." Listen now! ======
 * ======[|Johnny Cash Online Radio] - Johnny Cash was another famous artist whose music is related the Presley's. Like Presley, he made blues music. Some of his recognizeable hits include "I Walk the Line" and "Ring of Fire." At this online Johnny Cash radio station, you can listen to Cash's most famous songs, and even his not-so-popular ones. Any fan of Elvis Presley will also have a taste for Johnny Cash. ======
 * ======[|The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame aims to educate as many people as they can about the significance and historic impact that rock music had, and still has, on America. You can visit this museum, located in Cleveland, Ohio, on your next trip. This is the one can't-miss attraction in Cleveland! Have fun in the lively atmosphere of the modern museum and learn about famous acts such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and of course, Elvis Presley. Presley was inducted into the museum in 1986, nine years after his death. ======
 * ======[|Visit Graceland] - Graceland is a large mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, that is famous for being the former home to Elvis Presley, and is now an Elvis museum. This is a destination any Elvis fan can't miss. By visiting the official Elvis Presley website, you can receive all the information you need to visit Graceland. Attractions there include exclusive tours of the mansion itself, dining and shopping, and you can even stay at the Heartbreak Hotel, a fashionable hotel inspired by Presley's personal style. You can also learn more about Presley and shop Elvis merchandise at this site.======
 * [|More Adam Woog]- Adam Woog's biography of Elvis Presley was insightful and brilliant, but just wait until you read another one of his works! Adam Woog is a young adults' author. He has written biographies on extensive topics such as Anne Frank, Mummies, and YouTube. At this site, you can discover what Adam Woog books are available at your local Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Also, you can check our middle school library for more of Woog's works.