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    Elvis Presley: His Music & Movies: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #2
    Elvis Presley: You're in the Army Now: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #3
    The King and I: My Family Ties to Elvis: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #1
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    Elvis Presley: The King of Rock 'n' Roll Series

    By Raymond C. Wilson

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    About this series

    Elvis Presley's two years in the military after being drafted in 1958 had a positive impact on his life and career. For his service in the army Elvis earned respect from many of the critics who fiercely condemned him during the early years of his career. Elvis transformed from a rebel persona like James Dean into a patriotic establishment figure like John Wayne. Also in the army Elvis met Priscilla Beaulieu, who later became his wife and mother of his only child. But there was also a downside to his military career. He spent the two years in continual dread that during his time away his fans would desert him and that he would be unable to restart his career after his army discharge. Also, it was while stationed in Germany that Elvis began abusing prescription drugs, a habit that would later contribute to his death at the early age of 42.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRaymond C. Wilson
    Release dateApr 19, 2022
    Elvis Presley: His Music & Movies: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #2
    Elvis Presley: You're in the Army Now: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #3
    The King and I: My Family Ties to Elvis: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #1

    Titles in the series (3)

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      The King and I: My Family Ties to Elvis: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #1
      The King and I: My Family Ties to Elvis: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #1

      The King and I: My Family Ties to Elvis: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #1

      Raymond C. Wilson
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      While watching the "Who Do You Think You Are?" TV show in February 2011 featuring country music singer Tim McGraw, I learned that his ancestor (Jost Hite) and Elvis Presley's ancestor (Johannes Valentin Bressler) made the treacherous voyage to America on the same ship named 'Fame' in 1710. It was fascinating to learn that both famous music legends descended from early German immigrants who traveled to America and labored in New York tar camps. It was during this same television show when I learned for the first time that I was related to Elvis Presley through my Bressler ancestors. This book tells the story of the humble beginnings of Elvis as well as my family ties to the 'King of Rock and Roll'.

      While watching the "Who Do You Think You Are?" TV show in February 2011 featuring country music singer Tim McGraw, I learned that his ancestor (Jost Hite) and Elvis Presley's ancestor (Johannes Valentin Bressler) made the treacherous voyage to America on the same ship named 'Fame' in 1710. It was fascinating to learn that both famous music legends descended from early German immigrants who traveled to America and labored in New York tar camps. It was during this same television show when I learned for the first time that I was related to Elvis Presley through my Bressler ancestors. This book tells the story of the humble beginnings of Elvis as well as my family ties to the 'King of Rock and Roll'.

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      Elvis Presley: His Music & Movies: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #2
      Elvis Presley: His Music & Movies: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #2

      Elvis Presley: His Music & Movies: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #2

      Raymond C. Wilson
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      More than four decades after the death of Elvis Presley, the man with the voice and style that changed popular music forever, remains the 'King of Rock and Roll'. Elvis is so deeply ingrained in our hearts, minds, and culture, so many years after his passing because his art is so true. His staying power serves as a huge testament to his depth as an artist. Elvis was so unique his influence can still be felt years later in music, culture, dress, hairstyles, and pop stardom.

      More than four decades after the death of Elvis Presley, the man with the voice and style that changed popular music forever, remains the 'King of Rock and Roll'. Elvis is so deeply ingrained in our hearts, minds, and culture, so many years after his passing because his art is so true. His staying power serves as a huge testament to his depth as an artist. Elvis was so unique his influence can still be felt years later in music, culture, dress, hairstyles, and pop stardom.

    • 3

      Elvis Presley: You're in the Army Now: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #3
      Elvis Presley: You're in the Army Now: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #3

      Elvis Presley: You're in the Army Now: Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll, #3

      Raymond C. Wilson
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      Elvis Presley's two years in the military after being drafted in 1958 had a positive impact on his life and career. For his service in the army Elvis earned respect from many of the critics who fiercely condemned him during the early years of his career. Elvis transformed from a rebel persona like James Dean into a patriotic establishment figure like John Wayne. Also in the army Elvis met Priscilla Beaulieu, who later became his wife and mother of his only child. But there was also a downside to his military career. He spent the two years in continual dread that during his time away his fans would desert him and that he would be unable to restart his career after his army discharge. Also, it was while stationed in Germany that Elvis began abusing prescription drugs, a habit that would later contribute to his death at the early age of 42.

      Elvis Presley's two years in the military after being drafted in 1958 had a positive impact on his life and career. For his service in the army Elvis earned respect from many of the critics who fiercely condemned him during the early years of his career. Elvis transformed from a rebel persona like James Dean into a patriotic establishment figure like John Wayne. Also in the army Elvis met Priscilla Beaulieu, who later became his wife and mother of his only child. But there was also a downside to his military career. He spent the two years in continual dread that during his time away his fans would desert him and that he would be unable to restart his career after his army discharge. Also, it was while stationed in Germany that Elvis began abusing prescription drugs, a habit that would later contribute to his death at the early age of 42.

    Author

    Raymond C. Wilson

    Raymond C. Wilson is a military historian, filmmaker, and amateur genealogist. During his military career as an enlisted soldier, warrant officer, and commissioned officer in the U.S. Army for twenty-one years, Wilson served in a number of interesting assignments both stateside and overseas. He had the honor of serving as Administrative Assistant to Brigadier General George S. Patton (son of famed WWII general) at the Armor School; Administrative Assistant to General of the Army Omar Nelson Bradley at the Pentagon; and Military Assistant to the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon. In 1984, Wilson was nominated by the U.S. Army Adjutant General Branch to serve as a White House Fellow in Washington, D.C. While on active duty, Wilson authored numerous Army regulations as well as articles for professional journals including 1775 (Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association magazine), Program Manager (Journal of the Defense Systems Management College), and Army Trainer magazine. He also wrote, directed, and produced three training films for Army-wide distribution. He is an associate member of the Military Writers Society of America. Following his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1992, Wilson made a career change to the education field. He served as Vice President of Admissions and Development at Florida Air Academy; Vice President of Admissions and Community Relations at Oak Ridge Military Academy; Adjunct Professor of Corresponding Studies at U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; and Senior Academic Advisor at Eastern Florida State College. While working at Florida Air Academy, Wilson wrote articles for several popular publications including the Vincent Curtis Educational Register and the South Florida Parenting Magazine. At Oak Ridge Military Academy, Wilson co-wrote and co-directed two teen reality shows that appeared on national television (Nickelodeon & ABC Family Channel). As an Adjunct Professor at U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Wilson taught effective communications and military history for eighteen years. At Eastern Florida State College, Wilson wrote, directed, and produced a documentary entitled "Wounded Warriors - Their Struggle for Independence" for the Chi Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Since retiring from Eastern Florida State College, Wilson has devoted countless hours working on book manuscripts.

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