: It was the first time those in Elvis's inner circle broke the "code of silence" that had protected his public image for twenty years.
: Accounts of Elvis shooting television sets when performers he disliked appeared and his intense fascination with death and firearms. Elvis: What Happened?
: The book was written by journalist Steve Dunleavy , based on the detailed accounts of three former members of Elvis's "Memphis Mafia": Red West , Sonny West , and Dave Hebler . : It was the first time those in
: The narrative touched on his failed marriage to Priscilla Presley, his obsessive temper, and his physical decline. Historical Significance : The narrative touched on his failed marriage
: The trio had been fired by Elvis's father, Vernon Presley, in 1976. While the authors claimed they wrote it as a "plea" for Elvis to change his ways and get help, many fans and critics saw it as a vengeful act by disgruntled former employees.