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Elvis: What Happened?

by Steve Dunleavy · 1977

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Most fans remember Elvis Presley as a devoted son, a loyal friend and a dazzling performer. This book offers another view, drawn from the recollections of three bodyguards who spent years at his side on tour and at home. Their stories describe a moody, restless man who could turn violent, grew preoccupied with mortality, and became dependent on drugs. Journalist Steve Dunleavy weaves their accounts into a portrait of the star's private life behind the glamour.

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