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The King of Rock- Elvis Presley and Drugs

 

The lens will take a look at the life of the King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley. The singer of such hits as "Hound Dog" "Jailhouse Rock" "Love Me Tender". Elvis was not only The King of Rock n Roll, but he was in movies as well! Girls Girls Girls, and more b-rated movies that the King starred in. He also served our country in the military! Scroll on down and lets take a look at Elvis Presley!

Elvis Presley- The King of Rock n Roll 

Rock n Roll Legend Elvis Presley!

Elvis was just a tad bit before my time. I was 8 years old when he died. I still remember that day too. I remember my mother sobbing and crying all day. I was little, but I knew who Elvis was. I had heard my mother playing his albums all the time. But I was too little to know about the drugs he took and how it controlled his life and eventually came to destroy him. Elvis was a pill popper. He had many medications prescribed to him. He also loved to drink. I think by now every one knows that alcohol doesn't mix well with pills. Maybe Elvis didn't know that.

AOL Music's take on Elvis Presley 

Here is what Aol has about Elvis Presley

Get Dead and Start Earning: Culturally, the King's real reign was a mere 18 months-from 1956 to '57. Dead, he earns 10 to 20 times more than he did alive: With licensing, merchandising and CD sales (including three recent box sets and a No. 1 hits CD), the Elvis industry is worth $45 million a year.

Life After Death: Gruesome narcotic and dietary details of the King's twilight years emerged around his demise, later followed by Albert Goldman's muckraking biography. But more recent critical reassessments like Peter Guralnick's scholarly two-volume study have redeemed Elvis's artistic legacy. Graceland draws 600,000 pilgrims a year; there are 500 active fan clubs and 35,000 professional impersonators; and several organized religions have formed around Elvis, including the First Presleyterian Church of Elvis the Divine.

King, Inc.: Elvis's estate was managed by his sole heir, Lisa Marie Presley, but in 2004 she sold 85% of his assets to sports- and music-promoting kingpin Robert F.X. Sillerman. He plans to probe Europe, Australia and Japan to find new markets for Elvis, the blue-chip stock of dead rockers.
This information comes from Aol and Blenders 50 Most Awesomely Dead Rock Stars Countdown page at.. 50 Most Awesomely Dead Rock Stars

Hard Rock Guitars Dark T-Shirt 

Hard Rock Guitars Dark T-Shirt

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Hard Rock lives on and so can you with these badass Hard Rock Electric Guitars t-shirts and gifts. These are for the hardcore rock n roll fan!
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The History of Elvis Presley! 

Lets take a look at what Elvis did in his life!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS!
January 8, 2008 would have been Elvis Presley's 73th birthday.
Elvis Presley is the best selling solo artist In U.S. History
Elvis charted more songs on Billboard's Hot 100 than any other artist. (149)
Elvis spent more weeks at the top of the charts than any other artist. (80)
Elvis had the greatest number of consecutive #1 hits. (10)
Elvis is second only to the Beatles in total of #1 hits. (18)

According to the RIAA:
Elvis is #2 for overall album sales (117.5 million)
(The Beatles sold 166.5 million; Led Zepplin, 106 million)
Elvis has the most Multi-Plaintum albums (25)
(The Beatles have 24; Led Zepplin and Barbra Streisand have 13)

Elvis has more Platinum albums than any other artist (55)
(The Beatles have 37; Barbra Streisand has 30)

Elvis has the most Platinum singles (27)
Elvis has more Gold albums than any other artist (97)
(Barbra Streisand has 51; The Beatles have 42)

Elvis has the most Gold singles (24)

No wonder they call him The King.

Elvis Presley Video from YouTube.com 

Jail House Rock Music Video

Even Elvis has a Youtube video!

Elvis Presley, Hound Dog

You ain't nothin' but a hound dog Cryin' all the time You ain't nothin' but a hound dog Cryin' all the time......

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Stack of skulls made into a cross on a high quality mousepad 

Stack of skulls made into a cross on a high quality mousepadSkull Cross Mousepad
A stack of skulls come together to form this skull cross with grungy decorative design elements in the background. This skull cross looks really awesome on the dark apparel!
$16.99

Elvis Presley Books at Amazon.com 

Collect these Elvis Books at Amazon.com

These books are about Elvis Presley.

Me and a Guy Named Elvis: My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 10/13/2008)

Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley

Amazon Price: $12.23 (as of 10/13/2008)

Up Close: Elvis Presley (Up Close)

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 10/13/2008)

Elvis Presley Links 

These links will take you on a tour around Elvis Presley Land

Ive searched the internet looking for great Elvis Presley Sites. These links are those sites!!
Elvis Presley - Official web site for Elvis Presley
Welcome to the Official Elvis Presley Web Site, home of the undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll and his beloved Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley is the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. He rose from humble circumstances to launch the rock and roll revolution with his commanding voice and charismatic stage presence. In the words of the historical marker that stands outside the house where he was born: ?Presley's career as a singer and entertainer redefined popular music.?
Elvis Presley News - Elvis News
Elvis Presley News - Elvis News
Elvis Presley : Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone gives you total Elvis Presley coverage including free music, videos, photos, music news and exclusive Rolling Stone articles.
Elvis Presley ( 836 Lyrics + 421 Albums )
A-Z Archive of Elvis Presley lyrics

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greggers

Nice lens ThomasC! Glad to see you're TCBin'! I like your choice of ITunes selections too.

Posted June 12, 2008

KimGiancaterino

It's sad that Elvis died so young. Very nice of you to mention his service to our country. Most people don't remember that.

Posted March 13, 2008

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