David Stanley
David Stanley spent seventeen years living, growing up, and working for legendary
step-brother Elvis Presley. Today, he is an inspirational speaker, best-selling author,
producer, and advocate.
Discover
the untold stories of life behind
the gates of Graceland.
David Stanley’s life was shaped in the shadow of a King.
For 17 unforgettable years, he lived, grew, and worked alongside his legendary stepbrother, Elvis Presley. More than family—he was a trusted aide, bodyguard, and daily witness to the triumphs and trials of the man who changed music forever.
Raised within the storied gates of Graceland from the tender age of four, David walked the marble halls of history, traveling the nation at Elvis’s side. At only sixteen, he left school to step into the whirlwind of fame, becoming part of an inner circle few have ever known—and even fewer survived.
Yet David’s own journey is as profound as the legend he once served. Through loss came transformation, through darkness came redemption. Today, he is an inspirational speaker, best-selling author, filmmaker, and advocate—sharing not only the untold stories of life with Elvis, but also his own powerful testament of addiction, faith, recovery, and rebirth.
Behind the gates of Graceland lies a story of legend, brotherhood, and redemption—and David Stanley is its voice.
My Brother Elvis
An Evening with David Stanley
Step backstage & relive Elvis’s legacy at Westgate Las Vegas.
Books
by David E. Stanley
My Brother Elvis
In My Brother Elvis, David Stanley shares his harrowing experiences while
on the road as a 16 year old bodyguard to the King of Rock n’ Roll. The
final 5 years of Elvis Presley’s life were filled with his greatest triumphs
and his toughest tribulations, as the iconic star fought a war with
addiction he would tragically lose at the age of 42.
- (01) Available in Paperback
- (02) Audiobook
- (03) eBook
Filmmaking
Starring: Peter Dobson as Elvis
Directed by: David Stanley
Available on: DVD and select streaming platforms
Protecting
the King
Protecting the King is a powerful feature film inspired by David’s time with Elvis Presley —
from life on the road to the last moments they shared together.
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A Voice of Experience,
Inspiration & Hope
David Stanley, stepbrother of Elvis Presley, delivers powerful keynote experiences drawn from 17 years with Elvis and his own journey of struggle, faith, and redemption. His talks blend untold history, personal testimony, and life lessons that inspire and transform audiences across corporate, recovery, faith, and entertainment settings.
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