: For decades, the contents of this book defined the "Fat Elvis" era of the 1970s, overshadowing his musical contributions with a focus on his tragic decline.
: Initially dismissed by many as tabloid sensationalism, the book gained massive credibility and skyrocketed in sales immediately following Elvis's death on August 16, 1977. Key Revelations Elvis: What Happened?
: The trio had been fired by Elvis's father, Vernon Presley, in 1976. While the authors claimed they wrote it as a "plea" for Elvis to change his ways and get help, many fans and critics saw it as a vengeful act by disgruntled former employees. : For decades, the contents of this book
: Accounts of Elvis shooting television sets when performers he disliked appeared and his intense fascination with death and firearms. : For decades