Priscilla Presley Tell-All And It Shows Why Elvis Was No King

Life Of Rock And Roll

Even though many idealize Elvis, Priscilla’s stories of his darker side had not come as a shock. During his lifetime, he was known to be a controversial figure. He was a rebel who lived a life of rock and roll. He pushed the boundaries of those days.

 With his very public relationships and problems with substance abuse, everything starts falling into place, and the allegations seem to make more sense. His dark side had been out in the open, but people chose not to see it.  

The Karate Instructor  

After having to endure the King at his worst and good times becoming fewer, nearing the end of their relationship, she had become ruthless. It had become very appealing to the public that they had an open marriage.

She has never been one to deny that she also cheated while they were married. It was with the same karate instructor that Elvis had recommended her, nonetheless. 

The End

By the time they divorced in October 1973, Elvis was a shadow of his former self. His much-publicized battles with being overweight, taking cocktails of prescription pills, and excessive indulgence took their toll. 

Sadly, he often hinted in somewhat cryptic ways that he regretted losing Priscilla. Of course, the couple had one shining light from their marriage: their daughter Lisa Marie. However, she once seemed destined to follow in her mother’s footsteps. 

Lisa Marie

When you’re the daughter of Elvis Presley, it’s probably hard to meet men that can claim to be in the same league. However, if there was ever another entertainer that could rival Elvis in sheer star power and fame, it was Michael Jackson. 

Whether by chance or design, Elvis and Priscilla’s only child once married the King of Pop. Just like her mother, she also dished out the many unsettling eccentricities of her ex-husband. The similarities between the two were sometimes eerie. 

Gone Too Soon 

Like Elvis, Michael Jackson led a larger-than-life existence and was a megastar. However, he was also known for many controversies and, sadly, also succumbed to a life shortened by overmedicating. 

Both tragically passed well before their time and certainly before the world had seen enough of their musical genius. However much both these icons are still revered, stories like Priscilla’s and Lisa Marie’s remind us that all that glitters isn’t always gold. 

New Generations

What distinguished entertainers like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson were their ability to transcend generations. Their music, dancing, and overall appeal both remain timeless, no matter how much time passes beyond their lives. 

While one must pause to remember that Elvis Presley had many demons and was far from perfect, the entertainment world is undoubtedly a richer place by his inclusion in it. 

Remembering The Good

Priscilla Presley has been very candid about the darker sides of Elvis Presley. However, perhaps being cognizant of just how much he meant to so many fans around the world, she has also often tempered these truths by remembering his good traits too. 

Elvis may have had his faults, but he was also known to be extremely kind, charitable, and a person that often fought for social justice issues in his own way long before they became popular. Whatever his faults, he will forever remain a true legend.  

In order to protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.