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Elvis Aaron Presley born January 8 1935 died August 16, 1977, American singer, actor and musician. known simply as "Elvis", and is more often known as the "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" or just simply the The King. Elvis Presley began his career in 1954 as one of the first performers of rockabilly, an uptempo mix of country and rhythm and blues with strong back beat.
His novel versions of existing songs, mixing black and white sounds, made him very popular at at times controversial, as did his uninhibited stage and television performances. He recorded songs in the rock and roll genre, with popular tracks like, Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock and later embodying the style.
Elvis Presley had a very versatile and had a wide range of other genres including gospel, blues, ballads, country and pop. In the 1960s, Elvis Presley made the majority of his 31 movies which unfortunately had mainly poor reviewes, but were financially successful. In 1968, he returned to live music in a television special known as the "68 Come back special", and performed across the U.S, notably in Las Vegas. Throughout his career, he set records for concert attendance, television ratings and recordings sales. He is one of the best selling and most influential artists in the history of music. Health problems, drug dependency and other factors led to his death at age of just 42.
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Lisa Marie Presley's 45th birthdayLisa Marie Presley celebrated her birthday on the 1st February 2013 at Graceland to launch the new "Elvis...Through His Daughter's Eyes" Exhibit. |
30 Elvis Presley QuotesI was an only child, and Mother was always right with me all my life. I used to get very angry at her when I was growing up-it's a natural thing. |
Elvis Presley 78th Birthday celebrations 2013Elvis Presley fans will once again travel from around the world to Graceland, to celebrate his 78th birthday. on 8th January 2013 |
Elvis would of celebrated his 77th birthday,on Sunday the 8th of January 2012 Elvis Presley would of celebrated his 77th birthday, hundreds of fans came from around the world to make the annual pilgrimage to his home Graceland's, |
Elvis and Jack lordIt was early in January 1973, Elvis was due to be in Hawaii.and on the 14Th, just past midnight,Elvis was to appear at the Honolulu International Centre, in a concert that would be beamed live by satellite all around the world |
Elvis's HairElvis Presley captivated audiences worldwide, he was a musical icon. Elvis's classic looks and image are universally recognizable. With his jet-black hair combed into a famed pompadour with sideburns, all reflect a full, healthy head of thick hair.Elvis presented a perfect image to his audience, |
Annual candlelight vigil 16th august 2010Before the start of the 33ND Elvis Presley annual late night procession,thousands of Elvis fans browsed around the Graceland souvenir shopping centre,then they gathered under a large tent across the street, . |
Thirty three years ago TodayIt was thirty three years ago today that The sad news of Elvis's death shocked the the world. (On Aug. 16, 1977), it was reported that Elvis had died of heart failure after years of prescription drug abuse,at Graceland's, he was only 42 years old. |
Girlfriends of ElvisElvis Presley had plenty of girlfriends, before he became famous and after,they include celebrities like Mamie Van Doren, Natalie Wood,Tuesday Weld,Cybill Shepherd, Barbra Streisand,Connie Stevens,Nancy Sinatra. Ann-Margret, and Nancy Sinatra. |
Facts about the King of rock and rollElvis married Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967 after 7 years of courtship. They have one child, Lisa Marie, born in 1968. They separated in 1972, Priscilla had custody of there daughter |
Why we still love Elviswhen you go into a store that sells bags and t-shirts etc, you will almost certainly see an image of The King on the front of it. Why? The reason is simple because it sells.because People still love Elvis. |
LiberaceElvis,had just turned 21,in April 1956,he played a two-week gig at the New Frontier. but got a lukewarm reception,the audience didn't quite know what to make of him. During the two weeks, Elvis first met Liberace who was performing just across the street from him at the Riviera. |
Tom JonesSir Tom Jones was born Thomas Jones Woodward,he was born in Trefforest, Pontypridd, near Cardiff in Wales. on June 7Th 1940.BY the mid 1960s, Tom had sung nearly every form of music rock, pop, R&B, show tunes,techno, country,and dance.Tom first heard Elvis Presley on a transistor radio on the kitchen dresser. |
Linda ThompsonLinda Thompson the former girlfriend of Elvis Presley, she was born in Memphis, Tennessee,on May 23, 1950. she has won several beauty pageants,and in 1972 won the Miss Tennessee USA title.She was 22 when she had a relationship with Elvis, |
Ginger AldenGinger Alden is an American actress and model she was the fiancee of Elvis Presley at the time of his death in 1977. she was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on November 13Th, 1956. |
Elvis and Ann-MargretAnn-Margret is a Swedish-American actress, singer, and dancer, she was born on April 28Th 1941. she met Elvis for the first time in July 1963 when she was 22, and Elvis was 28, they were filming Viva Las Vegas. the film was Elvis's most successful motion picture and best musical, |
Graceland opened to public on June 7, 1982Vernon Presley was appointed the executor and trustee.of Elvis Presley's estate,and the beneficiaries were his nearest relatives, his (father) Vernon Elvis Presley, who died in 1979.his(grandmother),Minnie Mae Presley who died in 1980. and (his only child). Lisa Marie Presley. |
Elvis on Tour 72At long last the DVD Ive been waiting for is out on august 3ND 2010, (Elvis on tour) it will be released on Blu-ray and DVD.It features some of the most intense and personal moments he has ever shared with the public. |
Elvis and KarateElvis first became fascinated with Karate when he was drafted into the army in 1958. he soon started taking lessons. |
Sing The KingNot a huge Elvis fan until I found KAREOKE No don't click off!obviously no one can match the King,but every time somebody,anybody, sings one of his songs its a compliment to him and his memory. it somehow brings you closer to the great man |
