What Happened? - Elvis:

: 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

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

: 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 . : Initially dismissed by many as tabloid sensationalism,