Rick stanley, a stepbrother to elvis presley who turned to christ two. Rick stanley acknowledges having taken drugs the night before, but he says he was sober when he left elvis and his fiancee, ginger alden, in bed at graceland that morning. Stanley also had authored an autobiographical book, the touch of two. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Elvis the cover up is the first memory cd that contains an eight pages booklet with a lot of rare and good photographs of elvis in 1977 illustrating a a long essay. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
John arthur, pastor of first baptist church in eureka, south carolina, where stanley was serving as associate pastor and minister of music, said stanley died due to. Stanley was serving on staff at a southern baptist church in aiken county. Evangelist rick stanley is the stepbrother of rocknroll legend elvis presley. Stanley, 62, of evansville, passed away sunday, july 3, 2016, at deaconess vna hospice center. Also, it is assuring to know that elvis was a saved soul, too. The author writes that priscilla promised sexual favors in exchange for meeting elvis.
Rick stanley is elvis 12 brother and is now a man of the lord. He was a lineman from vectren, where he retired after 37 years of service. Stanleys mother, dee, married elviss father less than two years after. Stanley shares his fond and tragic memories in his new book my brother elvis.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Rick stanleys tales people elvis presley news magazine. Caught in a trap by rick stanley 1992, hardcover for. Dec 09, 2017 i read memoirs to learn about someones unique story with elvis this book was not that. Elvis presleys stepbrother reveals how the king overdosed on. His mission in life bringing people, especially the young, to christ is bigger than his ego, he says. Elvis, we love you tender written with dee presley, billy stanley and rick stanley, delacorte press, usanew english library, uk, 1980. Rick stanley, one of elvis presleys three stepbrothers, speaks last. Apr 12, 2019 evangelist rick stanley appears on the joan rivers show 1989 duration. In new tellall my brother elvis, stanley claims presley knew he. I have had this first edition book by elvis step brother billy stanley for a while, but hadnt read it.
Stanley was serving on staff at a southern baptist church in aiken county rick stanley, a stepbrother to elvis presley who turned to christ two months after presleys death in 1977 and, as an evangelist, spoke at billy grahamsponsored events and in a multitude of other settings, died saturday evening, jan. Ghanem, rick stanley among others concerning elvis presley. The sources of this book are several people who knew elvis and priscilla well, among them. Rick stanley on the music elvis presley liked to listen to elvis week 2010. Rick stanley, a stepbrother to elvis presley who turned to christ two months after presleys death in 1977 and, as an evangelist, spoke at billy grahamsponsored events and in a multitude of. I moved into graceland when i was six years old, rick stanley said. Stanley talked to josh rubenstein about his new book, my brother elvis. Journals of a young apprentice by david stanley, who, as the above bibliography shows, is a repeat contributor to the everexpanding universe of elvislit. Elvis presleys stepbrother, ricky stanley, recalls life with the king. Rick stanley spiritual book elvis presley spiritually speaking 2010 caey rayburn.
Unfortunately, the second sentence of rick stanley s book is incorrect. Rick stanley spiritual book elvis presley spiritually. Presley record sales boomed across the continent in august 1977. David e stanley, 40, exbodyguard, exdrug addict, exevangelist, is doing the. Rick stanley is the author of the touch of two kings 4. Dee presley and her three sons rick, billy and david stanley tried to cash in on elvis seamier side, writing a book about his drug abuse and extramarital affairs, including one with his. Rick stanley obituary evansville, in courier press.
I also have books by his other step brothers rick and david and by their mother dee presley. Caught in a trap by rick stanley 1992, hardcover for sale. The final years that he used to have to physically reach into elvis mouth and remove food to prevent him from choking. Im 53, and ive been elvis presleys stepbrother for 46 years. It contains a collection of very rare interviews from radio and tv broadcasts with ginger alden, dr.
Rick stanley has taken something that is sorrowful loss of elvis and has written a book that shows that christ is in all things. Rick stanley, a stepbrother to elvis presley who turned to christ two months after presleys death in 1977 and, as an evangelist, spoke at billy grahamsponsored events and in a multitude of other settings, died saturday evening, jan. Rick stanley, son of elvis fathers second wife dee, has been featured in recent tabloid articles in which he claims to have a close relationship with elvis daughter, lisa marie presley. Rick stanley doesnt mind in the least when people refer to him as elvis presleys stepbrother. Nov 20, 2017 i have had this first edition book by elvis step brother billy stanley for a while, but hadnt read it. Many books have been written about elvis presley and about the mysteries and paradoxes that shrouded his life and his death, but none have answered the why of elvis behavior and the meaning of his life as perceptively as caught in a trap. Shop the latest titles by rick stanley at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. In common with all written accounts from presley insiders, however, rick stanley s memories have to be taken with some caution.
Elvis presleys tragic lifelong search for love hardcover. Stanley shares his fond and tragic memories in his new book my. Then he said, people who talk to you about jesus really care. I admire rick s honesty and transparency about elvis life as well as his own life.
During the last several months, ive been studying the life of elvis, and this book clearly depicted elvis lifelong struggle between spiritual darkness and light, and his neverending desire to know who he was, to know his god, and to keep returning to the gospel. Elvis presley, at 42 years old, looked at me and said, ricky, shes telling you the truth. Interview with elvis presleys stepbrothers, billy and david stanley. Richard rick earl stanley aiken in the early morning hours of january 7, 2019, god called one of his choicest servants home. Elvis stepbrother hitches religious faith to kings star the denver. Evangelist rick stanley, stepbrother to elvis presley. Rick stanley, a stepbrother to the late rock nroll icon elvis presley, has. Stanleys mother, dee stanley, married vernon presley, who was elvis father, in 1960. The final years, but the author is not one to sugarcoat his own celebritydriven experiences or behindthescenes. Bp rick stanley, a stepbrother to elvis presley who turned to christ two months after presleys death in 1977 and, as an evangelist, spoke at billy grahamsponsored events and in a multitude of other settings, died early monday morning, jan. George nichopoulos would render elvis so incapacitated that he would nod off while eating, and.
Rick stanley on elvis and his new crusade elvis presley. Stanley says, i moved into graceland when i was six. Rick stanley, a southern baptist evangelist who traveled to over 4,000 churches and was a stepbrother to famed rock n roll singer elvis presley, died on jan. Unfortunately, the second sentence of rick stanleys book is incorrect. Elvis stepbrother now evangelist, rick stanley, recounts. This book is an inspiration to those that love elvis and are lost. Stepbrother of elvis presley pens book about their relationship. Stanley was 4 years old when he met elvis presley and moved into. Rick was saved two months after his brothers death and has been in evangelism for 35 years. In common with all written accounts from presley insiders, however, rick stanleys memories have to. A homemaker, dee is survived by her sons, billy monica stanley, jr. George nichopoulos would render elvis so incapacitated that. Elvis presleys stepbrothers on elvis and living at graceland.
Elvis, elvis, elvis hey, thats all ive been doing for 17 years. Rick stanley spiritual book elvis presley spiritually speaking 2010 report. I admire ricks honesty and transparency about elvis life as well as his own life. Rick stanley on elvis presley receiving his first grammy elvis week 2010 this interview was conducted by carey rayburn walkin on the blvd.
Elvis relative says he died of a selfinduced overdose. He lived with elvis at his incredible graceland home, and if anybody knew the spiritual condition of the great rocker, then rick is the man. Elviss stepbrother recalls his 17 years living with elvis. Jun 27, 2016 elvis presley deliberately overdosed on pills, the rock and roll legends stepbrother claims in a new tellall book.
In common with all written accounts from presley insiders, however, rick stanleys memories have to be taken with some caution. Richard earl stanley 19532019 find a grave memorial. Rick writes elvis recorded thats alright mama at sun studio on july 6, 1954 rather than july 5th when elvis actually recorded it. Oct 28, 2016 rick stanley on the music elvis presley liked to listen to elvis week 2010. Rick stanley s book about his life growing up around elvis. Elvis presley, rocknroll legend, actor, archetypical prodigal son, and disciple of jesus christ. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. However, recently i read with interest a 1989 people magazine article, in which rick stanley offered a few anecdotes from his years as a personal aide to elvis. Evangelist talks about his memories of elvis, his famous. During the last several months, ive been studying the life of elvis, and this book clearly depicted elvis.
Evangelist rick stanley appears on the joan rivers show 1989 duration. Rick stanley, the stepbrother of elvis presley, will speak at northside baptist church in orangeburg about his spiritual journey to christ, but also his relationship with his famous. Elvis presley deliberately overdosed on pills, the rock and roll legends stepbrother claims in a new tellall book. Elviss stepbrother, david stanley, has written his sixth book on the king. When elvis presleys father, the widower vernon, married dee stanley, she came complete with three sons, one of which, david e. The latest addition to the iknewelvis section of the chorus is a new book called conversations with the king. Elvis and me is a 1985 biography written by priscilla presley with ghostwriter sandra harmon. Lot of 2 sealed rick stanley lps maharishi, transcendental meditation folk. Vernon presley elviss father died two years later on june 26th 1979. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Aug 16, 2016 stanley shares his fond and tragic memories in his new book my brother elvis.
I read memoirs to learn about someones unique story with elvis this book was not that. He also was the associate pastor and minister of music at eureka. He graduated from reitz high school in 1971, and attended u. Max lucado delivers the answer to the epidemic of loneliness with new book. Growing up at graceland with mark bego, mainstream publishing, usa, 1997. Rick stanley, a stepbrother to elvis presley who turned to christ two months after presleys death in 1977 and, as an evangelist, spoke in a multitude of settings, died monday morning, jan. Rick stanley on elvis presley receiving his first grammy.