Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley's army years are often considered the "lost years" because so little is known about them. Elvis' fellow soldier and friend, Rex Mansfield, along with his wife Elisabeth - with whom Elvis was romantically linked - reveal a fascinating portrait of young Elvis the soldier. Tales of Elvis' and Rex's induction on the same day in Memphis, their basic training in Texas, and travel to Germany are recounted. As well, we learn about the genesis of Elvis' addiction to prescription drugs, his initial meeting with Pricilla Beaulieu, and his daily life on base and at home with his family and friends. Both Rex and Elisabeth tell their inside stories for the first time to an American audience. Included are 40 pages of 90 previously unpublished photographs.