Jerry Hopkins

Jerry Hopkins is an American pop culture author, journalist and researcher who is best known as the co-author of the Elvis Presley biography, “Elvis: A Biography.” Hopkins was born in Louisville, Kentucky and has written numerous books many of which focus on the life and times of notable musicians, including rock icons Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Bob Marley.

In addition to Elvis and other rock stars, over the course of his career Hopkins has written about several other famous personalities, including actress and dancer Jane Fonda and professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. He has also written extensively about the East-West cultural movement, having published books about India’s Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the Kabbalah.

Before becoming an author, Hopkins spent more than twenty years as a journalist at such outlets as the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, Creem and Circus. He also researched and wrote topical, book-length projects for the publishing company Ziff-Davis, such as the 1989 book, “The Playboy Celebrity Centerfold.” In his career as an author, Hopkins has written over 60 books and in many cases, has served as a collaborator with other writers who have provided research or additional material.

Most people know Jerry Hopkins for his co-authorship of Elvis: A Biography. Released in 1971, the book was the first full-length biography of the iconic entertainer. Hopkins and co-author, Larry Geller, conducted hundreds of interviews to put the account together and the result was a wild and revealing account of Elvis’ life and times. The book stayed on the New York Times Bestsellers list for over three months and is still recognized today as one of the most influential pop culture books ever written.

In the years since writing “Elvis: A Biography”, Hopkins has written numerous other books on iconic artists, bands and personalities. His bestselling book is “Jim Morrison: Life, Death and Legend”, which was published over forty years after “Elvis: A Biography.” Hopkins is also the author of several other books on popular music, including “No One Here Gets Out Alive” and “No One Here Gets Out Alive”.

Other notable books written by Jerry Hopkins include “Billion Dollar Branding: Don't Tell Me You Can't Do It.” This book provides readers with proven principles for effective branding and reveals why some of the most iconic brands in the world have been able to gain a global foothold. In the book, Hopkins provides examples of successful branding campaigns and offers advice on how to develop and execute your own powerful brand.

Overall, Jerry Hopkins is an author, journalist and researcher who has written extensively about pop culture, East-West cultural movements and of course, Elvis Presley. His book “Elvis: A Biography” is still recognized as one of the most iconic and influential cultural accounts ever written and his numerous other books have further established him as a notable and varied author.