Last Train to Memphis by Peter Guralnick
The Rise of Elvis Presley
"Last Train to Memphis" chronicles the early life and rise to fame of a young musician from Tupelo, Mississippi. It details his humble beginnings, his love for gospel music, and his eventual rise to stardom as a rock 'n' roll icon. The book also explores his complex relationships, his military service, and his struggle with fame, providing a comprehensive and intimate look at a cultural icon's journey to stardom.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 62nd on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 6280th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years (Parade Magazine)