Elvis presley information biography
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Even now, an aura of mystery surrounds Elvis Presley. He never gave an in-depth interview, possibly because of astute media handling but more likely because he found it impossible to account for all that had happened to him.
A Musical Melting Pot
Though Presley was indisputably the most influential individual performer in the history of rock & roll, his roots were in country music, and he was a strong influence on country music and a force on the country charts for his entire career.
Elvis Aron Presley, who was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, but lived in Memphis beginning in November 1948, developed a true diversity of taste. The generally accepted notion that he fused country and R&B is essentially true, but he embraced Black and white gospel music, mainstream popular music, light opera, and more. Memphis was a good place to hear it all, and when Presley—at the time working as a delivery truck driver—fir
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Elvis Presley
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
For other uses, see Elvis Presley (disambiguation).
"Elvis" and "King of Rock and Roll" redirect here. For other uses, see Elvis (disambiguation) and King of Rock and Roll (disambiguation).
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| Born | Elvis Aaron Presley[a] (1935-01-08)January 8, 1935 Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 1977(1977-08-16) (aged 42) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Resting place | Graceland, Memphis 35°2′46″N90°1′23″W / 35.04611°N 90.02306°W / 35.04611; -90.02306 |
| Other names | King of Rock and Roll |
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| Spouse | Priscilla Beaulieu (m. 1967; div. 1973) |
| Children | Lisa Marie Presley |
| Relatives | Riley Keough (granddaughter) Brandon Presley (second cousin) Harold Ray Presley (first cousin once removed) |
| Awards | Full list • Elvis Presley1935–1977 Who Was Elvis Presley?Elvis Presley came from very humble beginnings and grew up to become one of the biggest names in rock ’n’ roll—commonly referred to as “The King” of the genre. bygd the mid-1950s, he appeared on the radio, television, and the silver screen. On August 16, 1977, the 42-year-old died of heart failure, which was related to his drug addiction. Since his death, Presley has remained one of the world’s most popular music icons. The King’s LegacyQuick FactsFULL NAME: Elvis Aaron Presley Early LifeElvis Aron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. (He later changed the spelling of his mittpunkt name to the biblical form of Aaron.) Presley was supposed to be a twin, but his brother, Jesse Garon (sometimes spelled Jessie), was stillborn. From very |