David E. Stanley

David E. Stanley

CA, US
Best Selling Author, Speaker & Filmmaker David E. Stanley takes you inside the gates of the Graceland Mansion where he spent 17 years living, growing up with his iconic stepbrother Elvis Presley.

David E. Stanley was born in Newport News, Virginia in 1955. Three years later, his parents divorced, setting the stage for an extraordinary event. In 1960, Dee Stanley married Vernon Presley, Elvis Presley's widowed father. David was just four years old, 20 years younger than his new stepbrother, when he moved into the Graceland Mansion.

At the age of 16, David began working and touring with Elvis as a personal aide and bodyguard. From 1972 to 1977, he did hundreds of shows with his world famous stepbrother and was part of some of the most historical concert events of the 20th century. From his moment of glory to his tragic demise, David witnessed the Elvis phenomenon first hand.

Today, David E. Stanley is an author, filmmaker and a highly sought after Inspirational Speaker. David's personal life story of triumph over adversity and stepping into his own greatness has impacted millions around the world.

His powerful programs, contagious passion and unprecedented communication skills inspire individuals to discover their greatness and achieve their highest goals.

David E. Stanley was born in Newport News, Virginia in 1955. Three years later, his parents divorced, setting the stage for an extraordinary event. In 1960, Dee Stanley married Vernon Presley, Elvis Presley's widowed father. David was just four years old, 20 years younger than his new stepbrother, when he moved into the Graceland Mansion.

At the age of 16, David began working and touring with Elvis as a personal aide and bodyguard. From 1972 to 1977, he did hundreds of shows with his world famous stepbrother and was part of some of the most historical concert events of the 20th century. From his moment of glory to his tragic demise, David witnessed the Elvis phenomenon first hand.

Today, David E. Stanley is an author, filmmaker and a highly sought after Inspirational Speaker. David's personal life story of triumph over adversity and stepping into his own greatness has impacted millions around the world.

His powerful programs, contagious passion and unprecedented communication skills inspire individuals to discover their greatness and achieve their highest goals.

Growing Up Graceland

David E. Stanley shares the 17 years he spent with his world famous stepbrother Elvis Presley and the lessons he learned as growing up a member of Rock & Rolls first family.

Throughout this powerful presentation David E. Stanley inspires and challenges his auience to tap into the greatness of thier authentics selves.  

CelebrityInspirational / Life-changing

Growing Up Graceland

David E. Stanley shares the 17 years he spent with his world famous stepbrother Elvis Presley and the lessons he learned as growing up a member of Rock & Rolls first family.

Throughout this powerful presentation David E. Stanley inspires and challenges his auience to tap into the greatness of thier authentics selves.