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From Hillbilly Cat to the King of Rock and Roll "I don't think there was a better time and place to be a teenager than in Florida in the 1950s. It was such a magical place. Elvis is part of what contributed to that excitement."--Bob Graham, former Florida governor and United States senator "Kealing tells us the story of what happened when Elvis arrived in Florida and what role the Sunshine State played in his life and musical career. This is a critical era in the Elvis Saga."--William McKeen, editor of Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay: An Anthology "Presents a great picture of what it was like to be a touring musician in the 1950s and also of Florida at the time and how the culture was changed by the shock of Elvis."--Joy Wallace Dickinson, author of Remembering Orlando: Tales from Elvis to Disney It was his most electric and influential time as a live performer.
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I'm the author of five titles. My newest is : "Elvis Ignited, The Rise of an Icon in Florida." Please take a moment to check out and share the book's press kit for information on appearances, sales and more! http://www.upf.com/mkt/samples/ElvisIgnited_PressKit.pdf In 1956, his most crucial and transformative year, Elvis Presley played more live shows in his breakout state, Florida than any other; more than New York, California and Las Vegas combined There are many other little-known Florida connections to this iconic performer's moonshot to fame. In fifteen months, Presley barnstormed Florida four times rising from bottom of the bill nobody to the stratosphere of music stardom. Lots of primary source interviews including former Florida Governor and United States Senator Bob Graham, Steve Binder the producer of Presley's 1968 comeback special and Presley's "Follow that Dream" co-star Anne Helm(film and tv rights available) . "Life of the Party," is the new and updated version of my 2008 book, "Tupperware, Unsealed" telling the full story of Brownie Wise, the forgotten genius behind Tupperware's home party system. There is still an active effort to develop this story in to a television series or film. My 2013 book, Calling Me Home, Gram Parsons and the Roots of Country Rock was named by the influential British music magazine Uncut, to its Best Books list. Check out Gram Parsons Derry Down, the state historic site for which research on this book was the catalyst. Film and TV rights available.You can still purchase an updated edition of my first book Kerouac in Florida by email at callingmehomebook@gmail.com Remember to support your local brick and mortar bookstores!
