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He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century and is often referred to as the " King of Rock and Roll " or Elvis Presley "the King". His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across Elvis Presley lines during a transformative era in race relationsled him to great success—and initial controversy. Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippiand relocated to Memphis, Tennesseewith his family when he was 13 years old. His Elvis Presley career began Elvis Presley inrecording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillipswho wanted to bring the sound of African- American music to a wider audience. Presley, on rhythm acoustic guitar, and accompanied by lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Blackwas a pioneer of rockabillyan Elvis Presley, backbeat -driven fusion of country music and Elvis Presley and blues. Elvis Presleydrummer Elvis Presley. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parkerwho Elvis Presley manage him Elvis Presley more than two decades. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping Elvis Presley, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. Drafted into military service inPresley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts, however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the s to making Hollywood films and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. Infollowing a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elviswhich led Elvis Presley an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. InPresley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in at his Graceland estate at the age of With his rise from poverty to significant fame, Presley's success seemed to epitomize the American Dream. He won three Grammy Awardsreceived the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame. Presley holds several records; the most RIAA certified gold and platinum albums, the most albums charted on the Billboardand the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the UK Albums Chart and the most number-one singles by any act on the UK Singles Chart. InPresley was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The family attended an Assembly Elvis Presley God church, where he found his initial musical inspiration. Presley's father, Vernon, was of German [8] or Scottish origin. Vernon moved from one odd job to the next, evincing little ambition. Inthey lost their home after Vernon was found guilty of altering a check written by his landowner and sometime-employer. He was jailed for eight months, while Gladys and Elvis moved in with relatives. In SeptemberPresley entered first grade at East Tupelo Consolidated, where his teachers regarded him as "average". The contest, held Elvis Presley the Mississippi— Alabama Fair and Dairy Show on October 3,was his first public performance. The ten-year-old Presley was dressed as a cowboy; he stood on a chair to reach the microphone and sang "Old Shep". He recalled placing fifth. Presley recalled, "I Elvis Presley the guitar, and I watched people, and I learned to play a little bit. But I would never sing in public. I was very shy about it. In SeptemberPresley entered a new school, Milam, for sixth grade; he was regarded as a loner. The following year, he began bringing his guitar to school on a daily basis. He played and sang during lunchtime, and was often teased as a "trashy" kid who played Elvis Presley music. By then, the Elvis Presley was living in a largely black neighborhood. He was described as "crazy about music" by Slim's younger brother, who was one of Presley's classmates and often took him into the station. Slim supplemented Presley's guitar instruction by demonstrating chord techniques. Presley Elvis Presley overcome by stage fright the first time, but succeeded in performing the following week. In Novemberthe family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. After residing for nearly a year in rooming housesthey were granted Elvis Presley two- bedroom apartment in the public housing complex known as the Lauderdale Courts. Humes High SchoolPresley received only a C in music in eighth grade. When his music teacher told him that he had no aptitude for singing, he brought in his guitar the next day and sang a recent hit, "Keep Them Cold Icy Fingers Off Me", to prove otherwise. A classmate later recalled Elvis Presley the teacher "agreed that Elvis was right when he said that she didn't appreciate his kind of singing". They and Elvis Presley other boys—including two future rockabilly pioneers, brothers Dorsey and Johnny Burnette —formed a loose musical collective that played frequently around the Courts. During his junior year, Presley began to stand out more among his classmates, largely because of his appearance: he grew his sideburns and styled his hair with rose oil and Vaseline. In his free time, he would head down to Beale StreetElvis Presley heart of Memphis's thriving blues scene, and gaze longingly at the wild, flashy clothes in the windows of Lansky Brothers. By his senior year, he was wearing those clothes. Presley recalled Elvis Presley the performance did much for his reputation: "I wasn't popular in school I failed music—only thing I Elvis Presley failed. And then they entered me in this talent show It was amazing how popular I became in school after that. Presley, who received no formal music training and could not read music, studied and played by ear. He also frequented record stores that provided jukeboxes and listening booths to customers. King recalled that he had known Presley Elvis Presley he was popular when they both used to frequent Beale Street. In AugustPresley checked into the offices of Sun Records. He aimed to pay for a few minutes of studio time to record a two-sided acetate disc : " My Happiness " and " That's When Your Heartaches Begin ". He later claimed that he intended the record as a birthday gift for his mother, or that he was merely Elvis Presley in what he "sounded like", although there was a much Elvis Presley, amateur record-making service at a nearby general store. Biographer Peter Guralnick argued that he chose Sun in the hope of being Elvis Presley. Asked by receptionist Marion Keisker what kind of singer he was, Presley responded, "I sing all kinds. Elvis Presley explained to his father, "They told me I couldn't sing. Bond rejected him after a tryout, advising Presley to stick to truck driving "because you're never going to make it as a singer". Phillips, meanwhile, was always on the lookout for someone who could bring to a broader audience the sound of the black musicians Elvis Presley whom Sun focused. Presley came by the studio but was unable to do it justice. Despite this, Phillips asked Presley to sing as many numbers as he knew. He Elvis Presley sufficiently affected by what he heard to invite two local musicians, guitarist Winfield "Scotty" Moore and upright bass player Bill Blackto work Elvis Presley up Elvis Presley Presley for a recording session. The session held the evening of July 5, proved entirely unfruitful until late in the night. As they were about to Elvis Presley and go home, Presley took his guitar and launched into a blues number, Arthur Crudup's " That's All Right ". Moore recalled, "All Elvis Presley a sudden, Elvis just started singing this song, jumping around and acting the fool, Elvis Presley then Bill picked up his bass, and Elvis Presley started acting the fool, too, and I started playing with them. Sam, I think, had the Elvis Presley to the control booth open The interest was such that Phillips played the record repeatedly during the remaining two hours of his show. Interviewing Presley on-air, Phillips asked him what high school he attended to clarify his color for the many callers who had assumed that he was black. The trio played publicly for the first time on July 17 at the Bon Air club—Presley still sporting his child-size guitar. A combination of his strong Elvis Presley to rhythm and nervousness at playing before Elvis Presley large crowd led Presley to shake his legs as he performed: his wide-cut pants emphasized his movements, causing young Elvis Presley in the audience to start screaming. From August through October, they played frequently at the Eagle's Nest club and returned to Sun Studio for more recording sessions, [65] and Presley quickly grew more confident on stage. According to Moore, "His movement was a natural thing, but he was also very conscious of what got a reaction. He'd do something one time and then he would expand on it real quick. In NovemberPresley performed on Louisiana Hayride —the Opry ' s chief, and more adventurous, rival. The Shreveport -based show was broadcast to radio stations in 28 states. Presley had another attack of nerves during the first set, which drew a muted reaction. A more composed and energetic second set inspired an enthusiastic response. Fontana brought a new Elvis Presley, complementing Presley's movements with accented beats that he had mastered playing in strip Elvis Presley. By earlyPresley's regular Hayride appearances, constant touring, Elvis Presley well-received record releases had made him a regional star, from Tennessee to West Texas. In January, Neal signed a Elvis Presley management contract with Presley and brought him to the Elvis Presley of Colonel Tom Parkerwhom he considered the best promoter in the music business. Parker—who claimed to be from West Virginia he was actually Dutch —had acquired an honorary colonel's Elvis Presley from country singer turned Louisiana governor Jimmie Davis. Having successfully managed top country star Eddy ArnoldParker was working with the new number-one country Elvis Presley, Hank Snow. Elvis Presley booked Presley on Snow's February tour. I just didn't know what to make of it. There was just no reference point in the culture to compare it. According to Neal, many country-music disc jockeys would not play it because Elvis Presley sounded too much like a black artist and Elvis Presley of the rhythm-and-blues stations would touch him because "he sounded too much like a hillbilly. Presley renewed Neal's management contract in Elvis Presleysimultaneously appointing Parker as his special adviser. So many of them, through some sort of jealousy, would practically hate him. There were occasions in some Elvis Presley in Texas when we'd have to be sure to have a police guard because somebody'd always try to take a crack at him. They'd Elvis Presley a gang and try to Elvis Presley him or something. In mid-October, they played a few shows Elvis Presley support of Bill Haleywhose " Rock Around the Clock " track had been a number-one hit the previous year. Haley observed that Presley had a natural feel for rhythm, and advised him to sing fewer ballads. Songwriters Elvis Presley obliged to forgo one-third of their customary royalties in exchange for having him perform their compositions. The program, produced in New York, was hosted on alternate weeks by big band leaders and brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. The sessions yielded eight songs, including a cover of Carl Perkins ' rockabilly anthem " Blue Suede Shoes ". RCA released Presley's self-titled debut album on March Joined by five previously unreleased Sun recordings, its seven recently recorded tracks were of a broad variety. There were two country songs and a bouncy pop tune. Elvis Presley | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Elvis Presley came from very humble Elvis Presley and grew up to become one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll. By the mids, he appeared on the radio, television and the silver screen. Elvis Presley August 16,at age 42, he 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 Elvis Presley. He later changed the spelling of his middle 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 humble beginnings, Presley grew Elvis Presley to become one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll. Raised by loving, working-class parents, Presley's family had little money, and they moved from place to place frequently. He was deeply devoted to his parents, especially his mother, Gladys, and was raised to have a strong faith in God. Presley attended the Assembly of God Church with his parents, where gospel music became an important influence for him. Presley received his first guitar as a Elvis Presley from his mother on his 11th birthday in and had his first Elvis Presley of musical success a few years later when he won a talent show at Humes High School in Memphis. After graduating inhe worked a number of jobs while pursuing his musical dream. He cut his first demo record at what later became known as Sun Studio that year, and before long, Sam Phillips, the record label owner, decided to take the young performer under his wing. Presley soon began touring and recording, trying to Elvis Presley his first big break. InPresley began to develop a following with fans being drawn to his unusual musical style, provocative gyrating hips and good looks. Presley was on a roll, scoring his first Elvis Presley. Despite the uproar that his sexy dance moves caused, he also became a popular guest on a number of television variety shows. Soon, Presley was everywhere, working as a musician and actor. His first film, Love Me Tenderwas a box office hit. Even a stint in the U. He received his draft notice in Elvis Presley was inducted into the Army the following March. He eventually served in Germany for about a year and a half. Shortly before Presley left for Europe, his beloved mother, Gladys, died. He was granted a leave and returned to Memphis for the funeral. Deeply saddened by her death, Presley returned to duty. While in Germany, his spirits were lifted slightly when he met a young teenager named Priscilla Beaulieu. The pair Elvis Presley in love and married on May 1,in Las Vegas, Nevada. After leaving the Army inPresley resumed his career and was soon back at the top of the charts with Elvis Presley soundtrack for his film GI Blues. He continued recording music and acting in such films as Blue HawaiiGirls! Though his films were often hit or miss with both critics and audiences, they brought in a profit and the soundtracks usually sold Elvis Presley. By the late s, however, the enigmatic performer appeared to be losing his box office appeal. Proving he was still the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," he recorded his first TV special inoften referred to as the "'68 Comeback. Around this time, Presley's personal life also seemed to be on an upswing. Elvis Presley and Priscilla wed Elvis Presley and had a daughter, Lisa Mariethe following year. Unfortunately, this joyous time would not last. By the early s, Presley's marriage was falling apart. The couple divorced inand Priscilla received custody of Lisa Marie. Presley was also wrestling with other personal problems, including a growing addiction to prescription drugs; the once-thin rock star was battling a weight problem, and his destructive lifestyle caught up with him that fall when he was hospitalized for drug-related health problems. Despite his personal obstacles, Presley remained a popular draw in Las Vegas and on tour. He performed at his last concert in Junein Indianapolis, Indiana. After the concert, he returned home to his Memphis mansion, Graceland, to prepare for another tour. On the morning of August 16,Presley died of heart failure, at the age of It was later ruled that his death was related to his Elvis Presley drug use. Presley was buried on the Graceland property, near the gravesites of his mother, Gladys, father Vernon and grandmother Minnie Mae Hood Presley. Throughout his amazing career, Elvis Presley helped popularize rock 'n' roll music in America. He also won three Grammy Awards for his gospel recordings. A major Elvis Presley force, Presley had 18 No. He was one of the first performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Elvis Presley But Presley has been recognized for his contributions to several Elvis Presley genres, most notably rock, country and gospel. Presley's Memphis home, Graceland, is open to the public, and numerous fans from around the world visit the legendary residence annually, especially around Presley's birthday Elvis Presley the anniversary of his death. Thousands of fans traveled to Graceland on August 16, — the 35th anniversary of Presley's death — for a special vigil in honor of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. During the gathering, fans held lit candles and stood outside of Presley's home. Though the Presley family holds a tribute event each year to mark the anniversary of Presley's death, the gathering was unique: Presley's estranged wife, Priscilla, and Elvis Presley Lisa Marie appeared together for the first time at the annual event. It's amazing," Priscilla said during the Elvis Presley, according to the Washington Post. It's truly a sight to behold This is something that Elvis Elvis Presley never, ever have Elvis Presley could have taken place here. Over the years, several documentaries and films have explored the enigmatic performer, including a television miniseries starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Elvis Presley Elvis. That year, Elvis Presley online auction site IronPlanet announced that a private jet once owned by Presley and his father was on the market. Another auction, held at the Guest House at Graceland and online, featured more than keepsakes from third-party collectors which were all once owned, used and signed by the King Elvis Presley. We strive for accuracy and fairness. Elvis Presley you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. 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