Last train to Memphis : the rise of Elvis Presley
by Peter Guralnick

A fresh portrait of Elvis Presley, based on hundreds of interviews and a decade of research, emerges in the first volume of a two-part biography of the King, covering Elvis's life up to his Army induction. 

Careless love : the unmaking of Elvis Presley
by Peter Guralnick

A sequel to Last Train to Memphis recounts the second half of Elvis Presley's life, from his army service in 1958 Germany through his death in 1977, and focuses on his relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker. 

Being Elvis : a lonely life
by Ray Connolly

Taking a fresh look at the 20th-century icon who fundamentally transformed American culture, a veteran rock journalist, with a narrative formed by interviews over many years, explores the extravagance and irrationality inherent in the Elvis mythology, offering a thoughtful celebration of an immortal life.

Me and a guy named Elvis : my lifelong friendship with Elvis Presley
by Jerry Schilling

A member of Elvis Presley's "Memphis Mafia" describes his long-time friendship with the legendary singer, tracing their relationship from his first meeting as a child, through his years of living and working with Presley, to his tragic death, offering vivid reminiscences about life inside the inner circle and his view of Presley the man rather than the icon.

Elvis & Ginger : Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story
by Ginger Alden

Breaking her more-than-30-year silence, the former fiancée to Elvis Presley tells the unique story of her whirlwind romance with the King and what it was like being in Graceland when 50,000 mourners arrived to pay their respects.

Elvis in Vegas : the heyday and reinvention of the Las Vegas show
by Richard Zoglin

Tells the story of how Las Vegas saved Elvis and Elvis saved Las Vegas in the greatest musical comeback of all time. 

Elvis Presley 25th Anniversary Songbook
by Elvis Presley

A commemorative collection of 40 cherished favorites from Elvis.

All shook up : how rock 'n' roll changed America
by Glenn C. Altschuler

The birth of rock 'n roll ignited a firestorm of controversy--one critic called it "musical riots put to a switchblade beat"--but if it generated much sound and fury, what, if anything, did it signify? As Glenn Altschuler reveals in All Shook Up, the rise of rock 'n roll--and the outraged reception to it--in fact can tell us a lot about the values of the United States in the 1950s, a decade that saw a great struggle for the control of popular culture.

Shout, sister, shout! : the untold story of rock-and-roll trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe
by Gayle Wald

Drawing on interviews with and reminiscences of family and colleagues, a portrait of Rosetta Tharpe traces the life and career of the pioneering gospel singer, songwriter, recording artist, and guitar prodigy and examines her influence on the musicians of her era.

King of the blues : the rise and reign of B.B. King
by Daniel De Visâe

This first full and authoritative biography of the musical legend follows him from the deep poverty he was born into in Jim Crow Mississippi to his incessant performances and emergence as the King of the Blues.

Odetta : a life in music and protest
by Ian Zack

A portrait of the music artist credited as the “Voice of the Civil Rights Movement” traces Odetta’s early life in deeply segregated Alabama through her famed performances in major cities, demonstrating how she combated racism through her powerful lyrics.

The birth of rock 'n' roll : the illustrated history of Sun Records and the 70 recordings that changed the world
by Peter Guralnick

In Memphis, Tennessee, in the 1950s, there was hard-edged blues playing on Beale Street, and hillbilly boogie on the outskirts of town. But at Sam Phillips' Sun Records studio on Union Avenue, there was something different going on--a whole lotta shakin', rockin', and rollin'. The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll: 70 Years of Sun Records is the official history of this legendary label, and looks at its story in a unique way: through the lens of 70 of its most iconic recordings. Accompanying the recordings is the label's origin story and a look at the mission of the label today.

Kill 'em and leave : searching for James Brown and the American soul
by James McBride

Traces how the author acted on a tip from a family member and embarked on a cultural journey in search of the man behind the legend of James Brown, discovering his rich musical legacy and the ongoing disputes surrounding his will as well as the complicated race, music and cultural factors that shaped his story.

Black diamond queens : African American women and rock and roll
by Maureen Mahon

African American women have played a pivotal part in rock and roll-from laying its foundations and singing chart-topping hits to influencing some of the genre's most iconic acts. Despite this, black women's importance to the music's history has been diminished by narratives of rock as a mostly white male enterprise. In Black Diamond Queens, Maureen Mahon draws on recordings, press coverage, archival materials, and interviews to document the history of African American women in rock and roll between the 1950s and the 1980s. Mahon details the musical contributions and cultural impact of Big Mama Thornton, LaVern Baker, Betty Davis, Tina Turner, Merry Clayton, Labelle, the Shirelles, and others, demonstrating how dominant views of gender, race, sexuality, and genre affected their careers. By uncovering this hidden history of black women in rock and roll, Mahon reveals a powerful sonic legacy that continues to reverberate into the twenty-first century.

Elvis

Explores the life and music of American icon Elvis Presley from the perspective of his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker

Elvis

Collection of Elvis Presley's performances on the Ed Sullivan show

Elvis on Elvis

Through previously unseen footage and rare recordings, Elvis discusses his weight problems, love life, and music career. Includes interviews with friends and members of his entourage