Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King

by Preston Lauterbach

A thought-provoking exploration of the Black musicians who inspired Elvis Presley's music, primarily through the lens of four overlooked artists: Little Junior Parker, Big Mama Thornton, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, and Calvin Newborn

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306833085
• ISBN13: 9780306833083
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Hachette Books
• Length: 320 Pages