Before Elvis. The African American Musicians Who Made the King, Hardback/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. Publisher: Hachette Books Author(s): Preston Lauterbach Illustration(s): 8-page b&w insert Number of pages: 320 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 161 x 237 x 29 Cover type: Hardback