Elvis Presley is famously known as the "King of Rock and Roll."
He was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Elvis Presley passed away on August 16, 1977, leaving behind a monumental legacy.
Biography
Early Life
Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Gladys Love and Vernon Presley. He had a twin brother, Jesse Garon, who was stillborn shortly before him. Growing up in a modest household, Elvis was deeply influenced by the gospel music he heard at the Assembly of God church where his family attended. His first public performance came at the age of 10 during a singing contest at the Mississippi–Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, where he placed fifth. Despite being shy, he began to develop his musical talents, receiving his first guitar as a birthday gift and taking lessons from family members and a pastor.
Career
Elvis's career took off in the mid-1950s, and he quickly became known as the "King of Rock and Roll." His energetic performances and unique blend of musical styles, including rockabilly, gospel, and rhythm and blues, captivated audiences and transformed the landscape of popular music. He released numerous iconic albums, including "Elvis Presley," "Elvis Is Back!" and "Elvis' Christmas Album," and his singles like "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Hound Dog" topped the charts. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Legacy
Elvis Presley's impact on music and culture is immeasurable. He played a pivotal role in the cultural revolution of the 20th century, bridging racial divides in music and influencing countless artists. His legacy continues to resonate, as he is celebrated not only for his musical contributions but also for his role in shaping youth culture and the acceptance of black music in mainstream America. His name and image remain iconic, and he is recognized as one of the most significant figures in American music history.
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Discography
He Touched Me1972
- 1.He Touched Me2:37
- 2.I've Got Confidence2:20
- 3.Amazing Grace3:32
- 4.Seeing Is Believing2:50
- 5.He Is My Everything2:38
- 6.Bosom of Abraham1:34
- 7.An Evening Prayer1:52
- 8.Lead Me, Guide Me2:39
- 9.There Is No God but God2:17
- 10.A Thing Called Love2:22
- 11.I, John2:14
- 12.Reach Out to Jesus3:12
Elvis Now1972
- 1.Help Me Make It Through the Night2:49
- 2.Miracle of the Rosary1:52
- 3.Hey Jude4:31
- 4.Put Your Hand in the Hand3:17
- 5.Until It's Time for You to Go3:59
- 6.We Can Make the Morning3:56
- 7.Early Mornin' Rain2:57
- 8.Sylvia3:18
- 9.Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear to Tread)2:42
- 10.I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago3:12
Love Letters From Elvis1971
- 1.Love Letters2:53
- 2.When I'm Over You2:29
- 3.If I Were You3:03
- 4.Got My Mojo Working4:38
- 5.Heart of Rome2:58
- 6.Only Believe2:51
- 7.This Is Our Dance3:17
- 8.Cindy Cindy2:33
- 9.I'll Never Know2:27
- 10.It Ain't No Big Thing2:50
- 11.Life3:11
Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas1971
- 1.O Come, All Ye Faithful2:47
- 2.The First Noel2:08
- 3.On a Snowy Christmas Night2:46
- 4.Winter Wonderland2:17
- 5.The Wonderful World of Christmas1:55
- 6.It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You)2:38
- 7.I'll Be Home on Christmas Day3:46
- 8.If I Get Home on Christmas Day2:50
- 9.Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees2:12
- 10.Merry Christmas Baby5:45
- 11.Silver Bells2:27
Elvis Country: I’m 10,000 Years Old1971
- 1.Snowbird2:18
- 2.Tomorrow Never Comes4:07
- 3.Little Cabin on the Hill1:58
- 4.Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On3:10
- 5.Funny How Time Slips Away4:32
- 6.I Really Don’t Want to Know2:51
- 7.There Goes My Everything3:10
- 8.It’s Your Baby, You Rock It3:04
- 9.The Fool2:34
- 10.Faded Love3:19
- 11.I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water3:56
- 12.Make the World Go Away3:50
That’s the Way It Is1970
- 1.I Just Can't Help Believin' (live)4:42
- 2.Twenty Days and Twenty Nights3:18
- 3.How the Web Was Woven3:28
- 4.Patch It Up3:19
- 5.Mary In the Morning4:15
- 6.You Don't Have to Say You Love Me2:34
- 7.You've Lost That Loving Feeling (live at the Interational Hotel, Las Vegas)4:24
- 8.I've Lost You (live)3:40
- 9.Just Pretend (live)4:07
- 10.Stranger in the Crowd3:50
- 11.The Next Step Is Love3:34
- 12.Bridge over Troubled Water4:29
- 13.I've Lost You (single version)3:33
- 14.Patch It Up (single version)3:10
Back in Memphis1969
- 1.Inherit the Wind2:59
- 2.This Is the Story2:31
- 3.Stranger in My Own Home Town4:24
- 4.A Little Bit of Green3:24
- 5.And the Grass Won’t Pay No Mind3:11
- 6.Do You Know Who I Am2:49
- 7.From a Jack to a King2:26
- 8.The Fair’s Moving On3:10
- 9.You’ll Think of Me4:02
- 10.Without Love (There Is Nothing)2:53
From Elvis in Memphis1969
- 1.Wearin’ That Loved on Look2:41
- 2.Only the Strong Survive2:45
- 3.I’ll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms)4:31
- 4.Long Black Limousine3:41
- 5.It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin’2:35
- 6.I’m Movin’ On2:50
- 7.Power of My Love2:35
- 8.Gentle on My Mind3:20
- 9.After Loving You3:05
- 10.True Love Travels on a Gravel Road2:37
- 11.Any Day Now2:55
- 12.In the Ghetto2:44
How Great Thou Art1967
- 1.How Great Thou Art3:06
- 2.In the Garden3:15
- 3.Somebody Bigger Than You and I2:31
- 4.Farther Along4:09
- 5.Stand by Me2:32
- 6.Without Him2:33
- 7.So High2:01
- 8.Where Could I Go but to the Lord3:43
- 9.By and By1:55
- 10.If the Lord Wasn't Walking by My Side1:42
- 11.Run On2:27
- 12.Where No One Stands Alone2:48
- 13.Crying in the Chapel2:26
Elvis for Everyone!1965
- 1.Your Cheatin’ Heart2:24
- 2.Summer Kisses, Winter Tears2:17
- 3.Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers1:50
- 4.In My Way1:19
- 5.Tomorrow Night2:48
- 6.Memphis, Tennessee2:11
- 7.For the Millionth and the Last Time2:04
- 8.Forget Me Never1:35
- 9.Sound Advice1:45
- 10.Santa Lucia1:11
- 11.I Met Her Today2:40
- 12.When It Rains, It Really Pours1:46
Pot Luck1962
- 1.Kiss Me Quick2:47
- 2.Just for Old Times’s Sake2:10
- 3.Gonna Get Back Home Somehow2:30
- 4.Easy Question2:18
- 5.Steppin’ Out of Line1:54
- 6.I’m Yours2:23
- 7.Something Blue3:00
- 8.Suspicion2:36
- 9.I Feel That I’ve Known You Forever1:42
- 10.Night Rider2:09
- 11.Fountain of Love2:14
- 12.That’s Someone You Never Forget2:47
Something for Everybody1961
- 1.There’s Always Me2:18
- 2.Give Me the Right2:37
- 3.It’s a Sin2:44
- 4.Sentimental Me2:35
- 5.Starting Today2:07
- 6.Gently2:18
- 7.I’m Comin’ Home2:24
- 8.In Your Arms1:51
- 9.Put the Blame on Me1:59
- 10.Judy2:10
- 11.I Want You With Me2:16
- 12.I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell1:36
Elvis Is Back!1960
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His Hand in Mine1960
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Elvis’ Christmas Album1957
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Elvis Presley1956
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Elvis1956
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The Last Tours Volume 32025
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The Last Tours Volume 22024
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The Last Tours Volume 12024
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An American Icon2006
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Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog & Other Top Ten Hits1990
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Elvis In Demand1977
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Mean Woman Blues / Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?1957
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Elvis Ultimate 50 CD2
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Label
- Record label
- Sun Records
- Record label
- RCA Victor
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- honorary citizen of Budapest
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Award
- Grammy Awards
Groups
- Elvis, Scotty & Billcurrent
- The Blue Moon Boyslead vocalscurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Elvis, Elvis A. Presley, Elvis Aaron Presley, Presley Elvis, Priesley, The King
Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Presley's energetic and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mixture of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.
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