Were those in Elvis’s orbit more interesting than the King himself? More than one book suggests that could be the case.
Insightful and reflective, Thompson describes how Elvis love-bombed her in wry, knowing detail—whisking her away to Las Vegas and Hawaii; telling her sweet nothings an older, wiser Linda Thompson makes clear she would never fall for today. She became a nocturnal creature, monitoring his breathing in the dark of various presidential suites, escaping his terrifying, abusive temper, and even saving his life after he passed out in a bowl of chicken soup.
After four and half years, Linda—much like Priscilla—grew up and away from Elvis’s reckless, childlike world of self-destruction. But “for the first few years, at least, I was more than happy to put his needs above my own,” she writes. “After all, he was Elvis Presley.”According to almost everyone who knew him, in his last year a bloated, erratic Elvis was haunted by the upcoming publication ofa torrid tell-all written by three tough talking, disgruntled members of his legendary Memphis Mafia.
Hopped up on Dexedrine, the boys and Elvis indulged in machismo and childish pranks such as watching women change through one-way mirrors Elvis installed in his Hollywood Mansion and releasing his chimp Scatter to torment a friend in midst of a sexual escapade. There are also more disturbing tales—of an irate Elvis piercing a woman with a pool cue, doing drugs with a girlfriend until she overdosed, and his strange penchant for visiting morgues and collecting guns.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Several beaches in King County closed due to high bacteriaSeveral beaches in King County have been shut down after recent water quality tests came back with high bacteria levels.
Read more »
Joey King says ‘every woman’ should shave their head ‘at least once’“I’ve never felt more free or more in tune with my beauty. I couldn’t hide behind my hair,” King said of ditching her long locks for roles.
Read more »
King County files charges against man who harassed Rep. Jayapal, issues warrant for his arrestThe King County Prosecutor's Office has now filed felony stalking charges against Brett Allen Forsell, the man police say harassed and threatened Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal at her Seattle home.
Read more »
King County approves year-round free transit for those 18 and underPeople age 18 and under will ride buses, water taxis and streetcars for free in Washington state’s most populous county starting Sept. 1. FOX13
Read more »
Viola Davis Shares Her Workout Routine For 'The Woman King,' and It Looks Intense'The Woman King' star Viola Davis teased her workout and strength-training routine on Instagram ahead of her movie release.
Read more »
Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. reflects on state of AmericaDr. Bernice King, who continues to spread her father's teachings 54 years after his assassination, says it's going to take action and empowering the people with education and resources to achieve long lasting equality.
Read more »