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    • Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Presley's energized performances and interpretations of songs, and sexually provocative performance style, combine… See more

    BornElvis Aaron Presley · January 8, 1935 · Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
    DiedAugust 16, 1977 (aged 42) · Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
    SpousePriscilla Beaulieu · (m. 1967; div. 1973)
    ChildrenLisa Marie Presley
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    Life and career

    Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Gladys Love (née Smith) and Vernon Presley. Elvis' twin Jesse Garon was delivered 35 minutes before, stillborn. Presley became close to both parent… See more

    Artistry

    Presley's earliest musical influence came from gospel. His mother recalled that from the age of two, at the Assembly of God church in Tupelo attended by the family, "he would slide down off my lap, run into the aisle an… See more

    Public image

    When Dewey Phillips first aired "That's All Right" on Memphis' WHBQ, many listeners who contacted the station to ask for it again assumed that its singer was black. From the beginning of his national fame, Presley expressed … See more

    Legacy

    Presley's rise to national attention in 1956 transformed the field of popular music and had a huge effect on the broader scope of popular culture. As the catalyst for the cultural revolution that was rock and roll, he was centra… See more

    Achievements

    With a billion estimated record sales, Guinness World Records ranks Presley as the best-selling solo artist of all time. Presley's rankings for top ten and number-one hits vary depending on how the double-sided "Hou… See more

    Filmography

    Films starred
    • Love Me Tender (1956)
    • Loving You (1957)
    • Jailhouse Rock (1957)
    • King Creole (1958)… See more

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