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: 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 Elvis's inner circle broke the "code of silence" that had protected his public image for twenty years. Elvis: What Happened?

: The book remains a primary source for biographers and was a central part of the 1970s tabloid explosion surrounding celebrity culture. Elvis : what happened? : Dunleavy, Steve - Internet Archive : The book was written by journalist Steve

: 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. Elvis : what happened

: Accounts of Elvis shooting television sets when performers he disliked appeared and his intense fascination with death and firearms.

: Initially dismissed by many as tabloid sensationalism, the book gained massive credibility and skyrocketed in sales immediately following Elvis's death on August 16, 1977. Key Revelations