貓王傳

　　Almost 30 years after his death， Elvis Presley remains one of the most influential performers and recognized pop culture icons the world over.His then-unprecedented musical style：a fusion of blues， country， pop，bluegrass， and gospel：ushered in the age of rock n' roll and paved the way for generations of musicians and singers to follow.A diverse array of performers ：from The Beatles to Bruce Springsteen：cite Elvis as an integral musical influence and inspiration. Not only did Elvis usher in a new genre of music， he also came to represent the growing ssatisfaction young people had with the mores and conventions of the restrictive 1950s. At a time when the top pop stars were Pat Boone and Andy Williams， Elvis'blatant sensuality on stage and his smoldering presence off it made him the anti-establishment poster boy.　This biography offers a seldom seen glimpse into the life and career of Elvis， tracing his family life， musical career， films， and legacy. The volume contains a timeline and bibliography. Today， the King lives on in popular culture：on Top 20 lists， in film and television， on the radio， in cyberspace， and yes， even in the countless performances by Elvis impersonators throughout the world.

　　KATHLEEN TRACY is a Los Angeles-based journalist. She is the author of more than 20 titles， including The Boy Who Would Be King： An Intimate Portrait of Elvis Presley by His Cousin （1990）. Her work has also been featured in A&E Biography magazine and Variety.