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Release Date:
February 1, 2002
Original Title:
The Definitive Elvis 25th Anniversary: Vol. 3 The Army Years & The Memphis Mafia
Genres:
Documentary
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 52
The Army Years we examine what happened when Uncle Sam took the King of Rock 'n' Roll and made him Private Presley. You'll hear from his girlfriend Anita Wood on Elvis' reaction to the news and from Joe Esposito and Charlie Hodge whom Elvis met while serving 2 years in the Army. You'll hear about Elvis' wild trips to Paris and the times shared in the famous nightclubs. The Memphis Mafia job was to protect the King of Rock 'n' Roll from various dangers that are associated with celebrity. From death threats, the fans, and even Elvis himself. Here they break their code of silence and give you the inside story of the man they called "Boss." You'll hear from Joe Esposito and Elvis' personal hairstylist Patty Parry about the parties, girls, meeting Nixon, the shows and non-stop roller coaster that was life with Elvis Presley
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