| Description |
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Trailblazers of the modern world
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index. |
| Summary |
Follows the life, career, and music of the popular rock and roll singer, from his early years in Mississippi to his controversial death at age forty-two. Trailblazer was Elvis Presley, was a man considered to be the "King" of rock 'n' roll. During a time of racial segregation, Elvis was able to cross racial lines and combine different syles of music to create a new sound that young people adored. Sales of Elvis Presley's music continue to break American industry records, and by some estimates, Elvis's hit records have sold nearly a billion copies worldwide. |
| Source |
ILDP 7/2005 PPLY |
| Study Program |
AR RL 6.8 PTS 1.0 69357. |
| Subject |
Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977 -- Juvenile literature.
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Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977.
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Rock musicians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Singers.
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Rock music.
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| ISBN |
0836850858 (lib. bdg.) |
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