Elvis Presley

More Than Just the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll

A Multi-genre Research Paper by Liza Merlotti

Liza Merlotti

Autry

6th Block

2/14/10

Research Paper

The name Elvis Presley brings many other words to mind: musical innovator, a rock „n‟ roller,

extremely well known celebrity, epic downfall, fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, The King. However, to

most of his fans, he was much more than a commonly-used name in 1950‟s tabloids. He was their idol and served as a

way to express themselves. Elvis Presley was a true American success story that changed the music industry, creating

conflict throughout his entire career.

He started with nothing, basically. He was born into a poor, struggling family in Tupelo, Mississippi

on January 8, 1935. While his father, Vernon, struggled to find work, Elvis developed a very close relationship with

his mother, Gladys (Elvis Presley). According to one of Elvis‟s childhood neighbors, Gladys thought that Elvis was

extremely special and treated him accordingly (Daily 16). Elvis also began to develop an interest in music early in his

life. His interest in gospel music was sparked by performing regularly at his church, First Assembly of God Church

(Elvis Presley). Another genre of music caught Elvis‟s attention: country. He was a regular listener of the WELO

radio station, which played country music (Daily 17). When Elvis‟s family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis was

exposed to rhythm and blues music, or R&B. Elvis and his mother were dedicated listeners of the R&B stations WDIA

and WHBQ (Daily 21). A well known attribute of Elvis‟s was his unique style. This also developed when he moved

to Memphis and started shopping at Lansky Brothers. He began wearing bright-colored shirts with dress pants (Daily

21). He was also obsessed with his hair, slicking it back with three kinds of oils (Daily 22). Elvis Presley was far

from a diva for most of his life. In fact, most people described him as shy, quiet, and polite, but he had big dreams,

thanks to his interest in comics and movies. “When I was a boy, I was the hero in comic books and movies. I grew up

believing in a dream,” he said (Daily 13).

Elvis wanted to be a star, so he made it happen. He recorded his first songs at Memphis Recording Service, the home

of Sun Records and Sam Phillips, a famous producer. “He tried not to show it, but he felt so inferior. Elvis Presley

probably innately was the most introverted person that [ever] came into that studio,” said Phillips (Daily 23). Elvis

paid to have his songs recorded, and when Elvis was asked by a secretary who he sounded like, he replied, “I don‟t

sound like nobody,” (Daily 25). It was true. When Sam Phillips started working with Elvis, they created a whole new

sound. Elvis‟s music was a combination of his three favorite genres: country, gospel, and R&B (Elvis Presley). On the

night of July 8, 1954, WHBQ radio station was the first to broadcast an Elvis Presley song, and it was a hit. It was so

popular that the radio host was requested to replay it at least seven times (Daily 31). Elvis, too nervous to listen, went

to a movie instead. “I thought people would laugh at me,” he admitted years later (Daily 31). Instead of laughing,

audiences went crazy for his new music, although they didn‟t know what to call it. The closest name to rock „n‟ roll

they had at the time was “rockabilly” (Daily 42). After a good run with Sun Records, Colonel Thomas Parker took an

interest in the up and coming musician and became his manager, signing Elvis with RCA Records (Elvis Presley).

When they released his first song “Heartbreak Hotel”, mass hysteria ensued.

RCA Records was able to expose Elvis Presley to the entire country, instead of just the South with TV

appearances (the Milton Berle Show was his first) and many radio hits like “Heartbreak Hotel” (the number one selling

record of 1954), “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Hound Dog”, “Love Me Tender”, and “Don‟t Be Cruel” (Daily 50). Teenagers

flipped. They loved everything about Elvis: his style, his music, his dancing (his hips and legs wiggled around

whenever he sang), and his overall image of rebellion. Their parents, however, were repulsed. Across the country,

adults and newspapers criticized him. They said he had no musical talent whatsoever and that his dancing was vulgar,

obscene, indecent, and animalistic (Daily 51). They blamed him and his rebel image for juvenile delinquency, drug

addiction, and race riots. Basically, they thought he crushed minors‟ morals all across the country, and adults weren‟t

happy about it (Daily 52). Some found a way to stop teenagers from seeing his dance moves: on the Ed Sullivan Show,

he was only shown from the waist up (Daily 58). Elvis ended up helping to create

the Generation Gap. Adults‟ negative opinion of Elvis did not stop him from becoming a superstar, but eventually his

popularity diminished.

Some suggest that 1956 was the best Elvis ever was. In March of 1958, Elvis was drafted into the

United States Army and was sent to Friedberg, Germany as a tank scout (Presley in Germany). Shortly after, his

beloved mother died, and Elvis was crushed. While in Germany, Elvis started seeing Pricilla Beaulieu, his future wife,

even though she was fourteen and he was twenty-four (news of their relationship never reached the press) (Daily 76).

When Elvis returned to the States in 1960, things had changed (for example, the Beatles were gaining mass popularity).

So, Elvis started making movies, and lots of them. They were poorly made with bad acting, but that had no affect on

their ability to make money. “Appraising Presley as an actor, he ain‟t. Not that it makes any difference,” observed one

Variety reporter (Daily 63). Colonel Parker was partly to blame for Elvis‟s downfall. He was obsessed with making

money, and the poor quality films did just that (Daily 84). Elvis did have a short comeback in 1968 when he hosted

“The ‟68 Comeback Special” on NBC. He started selling records again, but this didn‟t last long.

The loss of his mother, recent divorce, and hectic schedule led to an unhealthy lifestyle. Elvis,

because of his enormous success, was incredibly wealthy and became a chronic over spender. He gained a lot of

weight because of a high fat diet (fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches were his favorite). While this all

contributed to Elvis‟s demise, drugs really did him in (Daily 113). He was on amphetamines, sleeping pills,

antidepressants, and pain killers, along with medicine for other medical conditions he had. The consumption of all

these drugs ruined his voice, caused him to forget the lyrics to his songs, and made him super paranoid (like carrying a

gun onstage) (Elvis Presley). Fans were shocked at what their idol had come to be, and, eventually, Elvis died of a

heart attack on August 16, 1977. Not surprisingly, evidence was later presented showing that drug abuse triggered the

heart attack. He had taken 5,684 pills in the seven months prior to his death (about 25 a day) (Daily 118).

Even though, Elvis‟s career had a tragic end, his achievements are still remembered. He was the man

that changed everything: music, fashion, and lifestyles. He still is and will always be The King.

Friday at 7:00 p.m. July 30thCome Hear Memphis’s Newest Radio Hit Sensation!

ELVIS PRESLEY

Live in Concert!Tickets: $3

Husband and wife, David and Joan, are getting ready to go to bed. Their two children, John and Karen,

have already gone to bed.

David: Joan, why do you look so worried?

Joan: Oh it‟s nothing. It‟s just that ridiculous outfit Johnny came home with today. What was that boy

thinking, David?

David: I have no idea. I wouldn‟t be too worried, Dear. It‟s probably just another fad that we should let run

its course.

Joan: I don‟t know, David. It made him look like a rebellious hooligan, or something. Plus that God awful

greasy hair he‟s wearing these days doesn‟t help at all. You don‟t think he‟s trying to look like that awful

Elvis character, do you?

David: Not that rascal Karen and her friends are crazy about?!

Joan: Yes! Now do you see why I‟m so worried? That boy is dangerous, and I certainly do not want him to

be a reoccurring presence in my house! God forbid they start drinking and smoking behind our backs like

that Presley boy does.

David: I would never allow that to happen. They‟d be whipped before they could even get their hands on a

bottle!

Joan: Oh, David, stop. But, I‟m serious. It‟s getting harder and harder to not see him or hear about him.

He‟s constantly on the radio and television. He‟s constantly in the papers! And the indecency of his dance

moves. They‟re just awful! I might not even allow the children to go to the next school dance…

David: I wouldn‟t blame you. I‟d kill any boy within ten feet of Karen moving like that.

They are both silent for a moment while they think.

Joan: You should have heard the way Karen spoke to me the other day when I told her to turn that awful

music off. Honestly, David, what kind of music is that? It‟s just noise. Anyway, she looked at me like I‟d

just asked her to kill a puppy. Then, she stomped upstairs to her room, slammed the door, and blasted the

music even louder.

David: I‟ll have a serious talk with both of them first thing tomorrow. There‟s no way I‟ll allow this any

longer! In the mean time, dear, try and get some sleep.

Joan: I don‟t know if I‟ll even be able to. I‟m just so worried…

David: Don‟t be. By this time tomorrow, nothing in this house will remind you of that trouble-maker Elvis

Presley.

MEMO__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Jacksonville Court SystemWhere Justice is Achieved Everyday

To: Fellow courts of Florida

From: Judge David Gooding

Fellow esteemed judges of Florida; it is with much shame that I feel the need to inform you of

an important issue facing our country. An up-and-coming “musician” is poisoning out country’s youth, and

he must be stopped.

The young man’s name is Elvis Presley, and I would not be surprised at all if you haven’t already heard of him. How could you not? America’s youth screams at the mention of his name, and I

assure you that this is dangerous. As if his rebellious style isn’t enough (leather pants, greasy hair, ect.) his

suggestive and vulgar dance moves, along with his inappropriate song lyrics pose a serious threat to society

as we know it. We cannot allow Mr. Presley to have any more influence over our youth. He must be

stopped.

Therefore, I urge each and everyone one of you to join the effort and to follow some inspiring

examples that others have already provided. The following are just a small selection of actions that have

been taken to attempt to halt Mr. Presley’s fame.

1.) I have already threatened to arrest Mr. Presley for destroying the morals of our youth.

2.) Ministers across the country have preached sermons about the evils of his music and image.

3.) The city of San Antonio has banned rock music from their public pool in an effort to stop

obscene resulting behavior.

4.) A select number of congressmen have already complained about his indecent dance moves.

Fellow court officials, I urge you to take a stand against this young hooligan, and follow in

the footsteps of those who already have. Thank you for your time.

Respectfully,

Judge David Gooding

Seventeen’s Chat with Elvis Presley!

17: How’re you doin’, Elvis?

Elvis Presley: I‟m all right.

17: Good. You’ve gotten mighty popular this year.

EP: Yes, ma‟am.

17: Is this your dream, Elvis?

EP: Yes ma‟am, it is. I think I always grew up believing in my dream. When I was a boy, I was the

hero in comic books and movies.

17: Is it odd to be in the spotlight all the time?

EP: A little. You can‟t go places other people go. I really don‟t have much privacy anymore, you

know? But, it‟s the press who makes you famous. They gotta be there.

17: What do you do when you want to go out?

EP: I‟ll usually have to go to the movies after closing or rent out a fair ground or somethin‟ like that.

17: Your girlfriends don’t mind?

EP: Who said anythin‟ „bout a girlfriend?

17: So you’re not seeing anyone?

EP: Not any special ones.

17: But you like to party?

EP: I like to have a good time with my buddies. I always have people over at the house.

17: So is it true that you don’t drink or smoke then, Elvis?

EP: Yes ma‟am.

17: When people look at you, it’s hard not to notice your unique style.

EP: I guess it‟s kinda different. It‟s just how I express myself. I feel like it compliments my music.

17: Some people say you look like a rebel.

EP: I‟m not tryin‟ to. It‟s just what I like. I don‟t mean to offend anyone by it.

17: Some people have even gone so far as to blame you and your type of music for juvenile delinquency,

EP: It‟s only music. I don‟t see how any type of music could have a bad effect on people. I don‟t

see how it could have anything to do with it at all.

17: You’re dancing has also been criticized frequently lately. Some even call it too suggestive.

EP: I‟m never tryin‟ to be suggestive. It‟s just how I express a song. I didn‟t even know that I was

doin‟ it until a buddy of mine pointed it out.

17: Could you stop if the criticism got out of control?

EP: I don‟t think so. I‟ve gotta move cause I feel the music inside me. If I stood still, I might as well

go back to driving a truck.

17: The ladies certainly seem to love it! Your concerts are always a hit! The crowds are always so

enthusiastic, not to mention loud. I read a story in the paper that the cheers from one of your shows could be

heard inside a hospital across the street.

EP: Yes ma‟am. They go nuts.

17: The music we hear at your concerts, Elvis, it’s not like anything we’ve heard before.

EP: Well, uh, I don‟t sound like nobody. That‟s true, I guess. My music is a blend of all sorts of

music I love. Country, spiritual music, and rhythm and blues. Stuff like that. It‟s all the sounds that

I grew up with.

17: What would you call it, Elvis? People can’t even come up with a name! It sounds nothing like the Frank

Sinatra or B.B. King people are used to.

EP: Yes. I think it‟s just cause it‟s new. I think my music is more rock „n‟ roll soundin‟. That‟s kind

of a new genre of music.

17: It would certainly make sense for your music to have its own genre. You’re definitely the future, Elvis.

Everyone here at Seventeen, especially our readers, absolutely adore you! We all hope the best for you, and

hope the world can see the greatness that we do.

EP: Well, thank you very much, ma‟am. 17.

October 1, 1973

Darlin’,I can remember the very first day I met you. I had heard that you’d been

stationed in Germany, and I absolutely begged my daddy to let me meet you. He said

no, but that didn’t stop us. Darlin’, I’m so glad that he didn’t stop us. Elvis, what on earth is a girl to do once you’ve taken a special interest in

them? Well, I had no idea, so I did what I wanted. I spent as much time with you as

possible. I had the time of my life, dear, and that’s why I practically ran to the United States when you invited me. I had fallen fast and hard for you. We had so much fun

together, you know that, and I’ll never regret my decision to become Mrs. Elvis AronPresley. I want you to remember that. But, things have changed, Darlin’, and you know

it, too. I’ve been thinking a lot lately. I gave up everything to be with you. I left my

family, my friends, and my whole world, just to be with you. And I’ve never thought twice about it until now. I let you change everything about me: my hair, my clothes, and my makeup. I let you teach me how to behave and how to return love the way you wanted. I even let you teach me how to walk, Dear. I lived in secret with your parents for five years,

so that the press wouldn’t bother you. I’ve done all this for you, Elvis. I’ve given everything I have to try and please you, and that’s when I realized: This relationship has always been about you, Dear. It’s never been about what I’ve wanted.

You’re gone all the time, Elvis. Do you know how hard that is for me? I get to read all those news articles that say you date other women. I don’t want to believe them, but lately, part of me does. That kills me.

I’m so sorry, Darlin’, but I think it’s time for me to leave. I’m so drained, and I’m starting to realize that this isn’t who I want to be. I wanted so bad to be the best wife, to be all you ever wanted. I’ve tried so hard. I can’t be your Queen of rock ‘n’ roll anymore, and I’m just so sorry.

I really did love you, Elvis. Never doubt that. I’ve lived a wonderful life with you by my side, and I wish that it didn’t have to end. I really wanted to be your Cinderella, but I have to stop trying to live in a fairytale because this isn’t a happily-ever-after anymore. The one thing I’ll always remember about us is that we were special, Darlin’. I truly believe that.

-Priscilla

Elvis Has Left the Building

This piece of paper I’m holding in my

hands,

it’s been in there since last week.

I’ve slept with it under my pillow.

I wouldn’t let anyone else touch it.

It was my golden ticket to see you.

How did I first know something was

wrong?

You were late.

An hour and a half late, to be exact.

And, when you finally did arrive,

you kind of stumbled onto the stage.

Your appearance,

well, it scared us.

You were bloated and puffy.

And your eyes were vacant,

like someone stole the spark that used to

be there.

It used to be inspiring to watch you

perform.

The beat of your music,

your style,

your dance moves,

they made us feel unstoppable.

But now, you just kind of stand there.

I can’t understand what you’re saying

because your speech is slurred.

And I’m pretty sure that

you just forgot the lyrics to the song.

They say you’re crazy now.

They say you think you’re a god.

They say you’re on so many drugs that you

can’t see straight.

They say you’re so paranoid that you carry a

Derringer in your boot.

And that rumored gun, I can see it now.

They say a lot of things about you now,

and that scares me.

Don’t you remember who you used

to be?

Because I do.

You were King.

You were the man every guy wanted

to be.

You were the future.

You were my idol,

and I was your biggest fan.

You were my idol.

You were successful even when those

with a voice said you couldn’t be.

And that’s why,

it breaks my heart

to see you broken.

This piece of paper I’m holding in my

hands,

it’s still there.

But instead of a golden ticket,

it’s wet from catching my tears.

It’s ruined now.

It’s nothing more than a soggy piece of

paper.

I think I’m going to have to let it go,

just let it go

and throw it away.

Autopsy: 77-1944

Office of the Medical Examiner

858 Madison Avenue

MEMPHIS TENNESSEE 38103

AUTOPSY REPORT

Decedent: Elvis Aaron Presley

Autopsy Authorized by: Dr. Jerry Francisco

Rigor: Present

Liver: Purple, fixed

Age: 42

Race: White

Sex: Male

Length: 72 inches

Weight: 250 pounds

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Brown

Circumcised: No

Clothing description: Unclothed

Marks and Wounds: Cut near right eye and on right elbow (from collapsing). There was some congestion

to the face and upper torso, as well.

Probable Cause of Death: Heart attack due to irregular heartbeat→ cardiac arrhythmia

Manner of Death: Neutral (is not an accident, suicide, homicide, unknown, or pending)

Witness: None

Found Dead by: Ginger Alden

Circumstances around Death: Mr. Presley was found dead, face down on the floor of his bathroom, near

the sink, by his girlfriend, Miss Ginger Alden. Mr. Presley was then rushed to Baptist Memorial Hospital, but

could not be revived and was later pronounced dead at 3:30 P.M. on August 16, 1977, at age 42. The

cause of death appears to be cardiac arrhythmia.

________________________________________ _______________

Signature Date

*Correction: After extensive toxicology screens, 11 different types of drugs were found in Mr. Presley‟s

system, all of them prescribed by his personal physician, Dr. George Nichopoulos. It now appears that Mr.

Presley‟s cardiac arrhythmia was caused by “polypharmacy”, or the mixing of several drugs. Dr.

Nichopoulos has been stripped of his license by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners for prescribing

an unnecessary amount of medication to Mr. Presley (5,300 pills during the seven months prior to his

death.). Updated in 1979.*

Endnotes

Concert Poster:

One of the biggest decisions I had to make while writing this piece as a whole, was how to

open the piece after the research portion. The first piece needed to introduce Elvis and his career. I didn’t

want to start off with pieces either criticizing or praising Presley without some sort of introduction to his

stardom, so I decided to make a poster advertising his first concert. I chose to make a poster because I felt it

would be the best was to present the beginning of his career. I think a poster advertising his concert would

be one of the first ways people were introduced to Elvis, and therefore, thought it would be an appropriate

way to introduce him in my paper. I referred to the information in the book, Elvis Presley the King of Rock

‘n’ Roll by Robert Daily to make this piece. On page 35 I found information about Elvis’s first big concert in

Overton Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dialogue between Two Parents:

I chose to write in this genre because I wanted to start show that most adults were not big

Elvis Presley fans, and I thought that dialogue would be a direct way to get the point across. I chose to make

between to parents because teenagers parents were very anti-Elvis, so I thought their point of view needed to

be represented in order to show every aspect to people‟s reactions to Elvis. I felt like right before two

parents went to bed would a natural time for this topic to come up, as well. I gathered information from

multiple resources to try to understand how parents felt about Elvis. I used two newspaper articles that were

published right after Presley died: “Elvis Presley Dies; Rock Singer Was 42” by Molly Ivans and “Rock Idol

Elvis Presley Dies at 42” by Larry Rohter and Tom Zito. I also used information found on page 51 of Elvis

Presley the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll by Robert Daily. All of the information combined helped to me get a full

look into an adult‟s mind in the time of Elvis. A major decision I had to make

while writing this piece was whether or not to make the dad as upset as the mother. In the end, I decided to

have him a little more relaxed, but still opinionated, because he typically would’ve been a work more and

not around much Elvis exposure.

Fashion Magazine Spread:

I needed to show some positive views of Elvis Presley to, again, completely represent every

different type of opinion people had of him. Teenagers at the time were obsessed with Elvis and his good

looks, so I thought a magazine spread complimenting his style would be an appropriate way to show a

positive, modern, view of Elvis. It also served as a way to show that Elvis did more than change the music

world; he updated the fashion world, as well. I gathered information from Elvis Presley the King of Rock ‘n’

Roll by Robert Daily to make this piece. On pages 21-22 and 111, Elvis’s fashion was described, and I

pieced information together to show the main points of his style. A major decision I made while creating the

spread was which aspects of his style to focus on the most. In the end, I decided to pick the ones I was more

drawn to because I’m a teenage girl who would read a fashion magazine like this.

Memo:

This piece served as a way to show that there were still a lot of negative views out there about

Elvis, especially from people other than parents. A lot of others were very anti-Elvis, like judges, priests,

and government officials, and I felt their point of view should be represented. I felt that the genre that would

go best with people in these professions would be a memo because their jobs are more professional. I used

the same sources I used in creating the dialogue because they all talked about the different types of reactions

Elvis received (“Elvis Presley Dies; Rock Singer Was 42” by Molly Ivans, “Rock Idol Elvis Presley Dies at

42” by Larry Rohter and Tom Zito, and Elvis Presley the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll by Robert Daily). There were

many actions

taken to try and prevent Elvis’s rise in popularity, and I had to choose the best one. In the end, I chose the

most extreme examples that I found the most interesting.

Seventeen’s Interview with Elvis:

I chose this genre because I thought that an interview would be the most effective way to

show Elvis’s personality and thoughts. I would also be able to explain anything I wanted to about Elvis

because you can ask any kind of question in an interview. This piece gave me a chance to defend Elvis and

to show that he wasn’t trying to be a rebel or to be controversial. I really tried to use this piece to show that

Elvis really wasn’t the bad guy most adults thought he was. In order to write an Elvis interview, I read a

real, very long, interview with Elvis to get an idea of how Elvis handled himself in an interview and what he

would say. I read the "Interview with Elvis Presley- Press Conference Canada 1957." from ElvisPresley.com

to help me. I most important decision I had to make while writing this was what questions to ask. I wanted

to give Elvis the chance to defend himself, so I came up with questions about the criticism he received in

order to do so.

National Enquirer Tabloid Article:

The National Enquirer was a popular tabloid during Elvis‟s time, so I thought that an article

from there would be a perfect way to present gossip of Elvis while he was in Germany. I used this piece to

show other criticisms Elvis received during his career that weren‟t related to music or style. This piece

criticized his drug use and relationships with girls. I used the encyclopedia article, "Presley in Germany", to

gather information about what Elvis was up to while he was serving the in army. An important decision I

had to include was whether or not to include this piece. In the end, I decided to because if I would‟ve left it

out, there would have

been a giant gap between the beginning of his career and the end. Also, the different types of criticism

would have been left out.

Priscilla’s Letter:

I chose to write in letter form from Priscilla to Elvis because it seemed like a really personal

way to break things off with Elvis that could have happened, since he was gone so much. I used this piece to

show the more private side of Elvis’s life and the problems he encountered there. I think that Priscilla was a

very important part of Elvis’s life, and her opinion of him needed to be represented. I used information from

Robert Daily’s book, Elvis Presley the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll found on pages 76, 77, 92, 93, and 108 that

talked about Elvis’s evolving relationship with Priscilla. I also used the article from About.com called “Elvis

Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu Marriage Profile.” While writing this document, I couldn’t decide which

genre I wanted to use. I knew that I wanted to represent Priscilla, I just didn’t know how. Originally I had

written a poem, but that seemed too impersonal and unrealistic. In the end, I thought that a letter would

express all of her feelings and thoughts better than a poem.

A Fan’s Poem:

I chose to use poetry because I thought it would really get the disappointment fans felt in

Elvis once his career started to decline. I thought it would show the emotion the best. I needed a piece to

show how far Elvis had fallen, and this piece did just that. It also showed some of the last criticisms Elvis

received while alive. I used multiple sources to create this piece. I used an article I found on General

OneFile called “The King and I” because it had a great story about a show Elvis played right before he died and

the reactions fans had. I also used Robert Daily‟s Elvis Presley the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll a newspaper article by

Larry Rohter and Tom Zito called “The Lives of Elvis” that addressed problems Elvis had towards the end of

his life. An important

decision I had to make while writing this piece was which types of poetic devices I should use to make the

poem more effective. In the end, I decided repetition would work the best. I also used the fan’s ticket as a

representation of her feelings towards Elvis.

Autopsy Report:

I used this genre because I thought it would be the most direct way to show what Elvis

became and what he did to himself. It would clearly show how and why he died. I think this piece ties up

the paper and shows how disappointing the end of his life was. To write the autopsy report, I used

information found on page 118 of Elvis Presley the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll by Robert Daily. I also used

information found in the article “Death of Elvis Presley” from ElvisPresleyNews.com. A major decision I

had to make was how to include that fact that drugs contributed to his death because that piece of

information was not in the original autopsy report. In the end, I decided to put in a correction at the end.

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