Elvis brought Vegas to the forefront just when it was on the decline.The rat pack and other famous acts brought in many older gamblers but Elvis made it hip and young and attractive to the fun seekers and hot rollers.
While drugs,sex, rock and roll may have been on the menu the notion that his singing career was just reaching it's peak is an understatement.
He truly set a new bar for opening acts to achieve bringing with him higher salaried performers, larger acts more than the prior intimate night club style shows, swanier hotels, and high time players.
He commanded an audience's attention like no other and while the truth be told he was on a downward spiral with drugs and erratic behavior he certainly will always be remembered as the King of Rock and Roll.
This book was well written, evenly distributed and not too historical in nature as to create boredom for the younger audience of readers.
I highly recommend this work!
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