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Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King True When Jim overhears that heIn this thought provoking book, the Black musicians who influenced Elvis Presley's music finally receive recognition and praise. After Baz Luhrmanns movie, Elvis, hit theaters, audiences and critics alike couldn't help but question the Black origins of Elvis Presleys music and style, reigniting a debate that has been circling for decades. In Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King , author Preston Lauterbach answers these