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    Elvis Presley

    1935–1977

    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. By 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 Legacy

    Quick Facts

    FULL NAME: Elvis Aaron Presley
    BORN: January 8, 1935
    DIED: August 16, 1977
    BIRTHPLACE: Tupelo, Mississippi
    SPOUSE: Priscilla Presley (1967-1973)
    CHILD: Lisa Marie Presley
    ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Capricorn

    Early Life

    Elvis Aron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. (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

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    Elvis Presley Biography | A Comprehensive history of Elvis Presley's dynamic life

    A biography is a detailed description or account of someone's life, yet how detailed do you want it? Do you want to know about the genesis moment when Elvis Presley ... all of a sudden ... just got started singing this song, jumping around and acting the fool - and with this one song started his phenomenal career and arguably the birth of Rock 'n' Roll, certainly modern music as we know it today? Or are you interested in his childhood?

    In the links below we have the important separate articles focusing on each of these individual topics and more and then following that, as much of an overview as one could reasonably be expected to want to read as a basic summary of the life of the one and only King Of Rock 'N' Roll ... Elvis Presley ...

    Elvis Presley Family History
    Jessie D. McDowell (J.D.) Presley: Elvis Presleys Grandfather
    Gladys and Vernon Presley: Elvis Presley's Mother and Father
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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).

    Elvis Presley

    Presley in a publicity photograph for the 1957 film Jailhouse Rock

    Born

    Elvis förnamn Presley[a]


    (1935-01-08)January 8, 1935

    Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.

    DiedAugust 16, 1977(1977-08-16) (aged 42)

    Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

    Resting placeGraceland, Memphis
    35°2′46″N90°1′23″W / 35.04611°N 90.02306°W / 35.04611; -90.02306
    Other namesKing of Rock and Roll
    Occupations
    Works
    Spouse

    Priscilla Beaulieu

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    (m. 1967; div. 1973)​
    ChildrenLisa Marie Presley
    RelativesRiley Keough (granddaughter)
    Brandon Presley (second cousin)
    Harold Ray Presley (first cousin once removed)
    AwardsFull list