Name: Elvis Aaron Presley
Birth place: Tupelo, Mississippi, United States
Birth date: January 8, 1935
Died: August 16, 1977 (aged 42)
Parents: Vernon Elvis and Gladys Love Presley
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Musician, actor
Genres: Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, country, blues, gospel, R&B
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano
Biography and Career :
Elivis Presley (full name Elvis Aron Presley) was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Miss., United States and he died on Aug. 16, 1977, Memphis, Tenn.
Elvis Presley, in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. His twin brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child. He and his
parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948, and Elvis graduated from Humes High School there in 1953.
Elvis Presley's musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture.
Elvis Presley starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 131 different albums and singles, far more than any other artist. Among his many awards and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. Without any of the special privileges his celebrity status might have afforded him, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.
His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.
Elvis Presley was and still remains rock and roll singer whose enormous success changed the shape of American popular culture.
Why do we like Elvis Presley?
Elvis Presley is the biggest artist that ever lived. His music still last after more than 30 years since his death. He is the only artits that was able to change an entire culture and to leave a mark over the entire musical industry.
Why is Elvis Presley famous?
Elvis Presley is famous mostly because of his legacy. He was a one of a kind artist. During his life he played in 33 movies and he recorded 18 albums. Even now, he still has millions and millions of fans all over the world.
Filmography:
1956 Love Me Tender
1957 Loving You
1957 Jailhouse Rock
1958 King Creole
1960 G.I. Blues
1960 Flaming Star
1961 Wild in the Country
1961 Blue Hawaii
1962 Follow That Dream
1962 Kid Galahad
1962 Girls! Girls! Girls!
1963 It Happened at the World's Fair
1963 Fun in Acapulco
1964 Kissin' Cousins
1964 Viva Las Vegas
1964 Roustabout
1965 Girl Happy
1965 Tickle Me
1965 Harum Scarum
1966 Frankie and Johnny
1966 Paradise, Hawaiian Style
1966 Spinout
1967 Easy Come, Easy Go
1967 Double Trouble
1967 Clambake
1968 Stay Away, Joe
1968 Speedway
1968 Live a Little, Love a Little
1969 Charro!
1969 The Trouble with Girls
1969 Change of Habit
1970 Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1972 Elvis On Tour
Discography:
1956 Elvis Presley
1956 Elvis
1957 Loving You
1957 Elvis' Christmas Album
1960 Elvis Is Back!
1960 G.I. Blues
1961 Something for Everybody
1961 Blue Hawaii
1962 Pot Luck
1964 Roustabout
1969 From Elvis in Memphis
1973 Aloha from Hawaii: Via Satellite
1974 Elvis: A Legendary Performer Volume 1
1975 Promised Land
1976 From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee
1977 Elvis' 40 Greatest compilation
1977 Moody Blue
1077 Elvis in Concert
2002 ELV1S: 30 #1 Hits
2007 The King
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