Books like Good rockin' tonight by Joe Esposito

Joe Esposito spent nearly two decades alongside Elvis Presley, from their first meeting in the U.S. Army in Germany to the height of Presley's fame in Hollywood and on the touring road. As the unofficial leader of the Memphis Mafia, Esposito offers a deeply personal insider’s account of Elvis’s concerts, private parties, and the complex dynamics that shaped the icon’s public and private life. In this memoir, Esposito tackles the unresolved stories that have surrounded Elvis for years: his Hollywood years, the highs of his career comeback, his marriage to Priscilla Presley, his struggles with drugs, and the intricate relationships with Colonel Parker, fellow musicians, and close friends. The book ultimately details the events leading to Elvis’s tragic death on August 16, 1977, providing readers a truthful and vivid portrait of the legendary star.

First publish date: 1994