Gospel music was a significantpart of not only who Elvis becameas a man, but as an artist as well.As Elvis mania continues to consumegeneration after generationthroughout the world, fans stillcrave new insights into the personof Elvis Presley. This book takesa look at his roots and the role ofgospel in his foundational years,as well as the comfort, solace, andstrength it offered him in the yearsof his meteoric rise in popularity.THE GOSPEL SIDE OF ELVISis a rarely explored aspect of thisAmerican icon and one that reveals so much about theElvis so many have yet to discover.