On August 16, 1977, thousands of fans of Elvis Presley and the rock n roll world were stunned to learn of his death. The day will always be remembered in rock 'n' roll folklore. On that day, the world lost a rock 'n' roll icon, a movie star, and a beloved entertainer. No longer would Elvis take the stage. No one wanted to believe the king was gone. How could the king of rock 'n' roll possibly be dead? When it came time for his funeral, many had questions that would remain unanswered, only adding to the rumors and speculation that the news was a cruel joke. The funeral was celebratory and tragic, but was it real? The King's Last Ride takes the reader on an adventure to Memphis, Tennessee, the city Elvis called home and where it was reported he took his last ride.