Elvis

Elvis Aaron Presley, also known as the “King of Rock and Roll” was born January 8th, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. His twin brother was stillborn, so Elvis grew up as an only child. In 1948, at the age of 13, he moved with his family to Memphis and graduated from High School in 1953.

Elvis’ music influences were a combination of the pop and country music of the time, the music he heard in church and the music he heard as a teenager in Memphis. In 1954, he began singing with the Sun Records company in Memphis. One year later, in 1955, his contract was sold to RCA Victor. Another year later, in 1956, he was international. With his new style of music, he reached to people from all over, no matter the age, the sex or the colour. He became a symbol for America’s music and culture.

Elvis also starred in 33 films like “Love me tender”, appeared on television and made many live concerts in Las Vegas. In his hole career he has sold over one billion records (more than any other artist) and received many awards such as the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”, at age of 36.

His talent, good looks and sensuality and also his humility and goodness made him earn millions. Elvis died at his house in Memphis, Graceland, on August 16, 1977. He's remembered as one of the most important people of 20^th century popular culture.

Michael P.