
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aron Presley, often known simply as Elvis and also called " The King of Rock'n' Roll " or simply " The King ", was an American singer, musician and actor. He remains a pop icon and is regarded by some to be the most important, original entertainer of the last fifty years. There is little doubt that Presley is the most talked about and written about performer of the 20th Century. The following essay compares his career and his writing, which you can read online here [1]. I have given the essay its own section.
As noted in his essay and in all his various writings about Elvis Presley, Presley's career has changed dramatically in modern times. He is well known primarily for his albums recorded in 1966 with the Stones (he later returned as the lead singer and keyboard player of the Beatles...
As noted in his essay and in all his various writings about Elvis Presley, Presley's career has changed dramatically in modern times. He is well known primarily for his albums recorded in 1966 with the Stones (he later returned as the lead singer and keyboard player of the Beatles...
- Born: Elvis Aron Presley (1935-01-08) January 8, 1935 Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
- Died: August 16, 1977 (1977-08-16) (aged 42) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
- Cause of death: Heart attack
- Resting place: Graceland Memphis, Tennessee 35°2′46′′N 90°1′23′′W / 35.04611°N 90.02306°W / 35.04611; -90.02306
- Education: Humes High School
- Occupation: Singer, actor
- Spouse(s): Priscilla Beaulieu (m. 1967; div. 1973)
- Children: Lisa Marie Presley
- Relatives: Riley Keough (granddaughter)
- Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom (posthumous, 2018)
- Genres: Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, country, gospel, R&B
- Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano
- Years active: 1953–1977
- Labels: Sun, RCA (Victor), HMV
- Associated acts: The Blue Moon Boys, The Jordanaires, The Imperials, Million Dollar Quartet
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