Presley Family Story” spans 74 years of Ozarks musical history and is an inspiring testament of the

American Dream.

“This community is forever indebted to the Presleys for their phenomenal contributions to

Branson’s entertainment industry and for memorializing their legacy in this wonderful book,” said

President and CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ross Summers.

Four generations of Presleys share their personal and often humorous tales of learning how to

perform in front of an audience; building the family business from the ground up; and developing

lasting relationships with their fellow cast members, and fans. “The Presley Family Story” is packed

with 102 pages of never-before-shared family photos and personal interviews by award-winning

author, Marr.

Lloyd’s oldest son Gary, co-producer and one of the original members of Presleys’ Country

Jubilee, tells how his loveable hillbilly character, Herkimer, got his name in 1962. Lloyd’s younger son

Steve, co-producer and drummer, reveals the show’s best early marketing hook. Gary’s wife Pat, and

Steve’s wife Raeanne talk of the love they have for their families and their community, and about their

less glamorous jobs in accounting, personnel management and wardrobe.

Lloyd’s wife Bessie Mae Presley, (1923-2007) and to whom the book is dedicated, told Marr

shortly before her death ― that she tried to teach her children, by example, the value of hard work

and perseverance.