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Biography:
Elvis Aaron 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’ 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.
He 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.
Discography:
Albums::
1956: Elvis Presley, Elvis
1957: Loving You, Elvis' Christmas Album
1958: Elvis Golden Records Volume 1, King Creole
1959: For LP Fans Only, A Date With Elvis, 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong
1960: Elvis Is Back, G.I. Blues, His Hand In Mine
1961: Something For Everybody, Blue Hawaii
1962: Pot Luck, Girls! Girls! Girls!
1963: It Happened At The World's Fair, Elvis Golden Records Volume 3, Fun In Acapulco
1964: Kissin' Cousins, Roustabout
1965: Girl Happy, Elvis For Everyone, Harum Scarum
1966: Franky And Johnny, Paradise Hawaiian Style, Spinout
1967: How Great Thou Art, Double Trouble, Clambake
1968: Elvis Golden Records Volume 4, Speedway, Singer Presents Elvis Singing Flaming Star And Others, Elvis - NBC TV Special
1969: Elvis Sings Flaming Star, From Elvis In Memphis, Elvis - From Memphis To Vegas / From Vegas To Memphis
1970: Let's Be Friends, On Stage - February 1970, Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Volume 1, Almost In Love, Elvis Christmas Album, Elvis In Person At The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, Back In Memphis, Elvis - That's The Way It Is
1971: I'm 10.000 Years Old, Elvis Country, You'll Never Walk Alone, Love Letters From Elvis, C'Mon Everybody, Elvis: The Other Sides - Worldwide Gold Awards Hits, Volume 2, I Got Lucky, Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas
1972: Elvis Now, He Touched Me, Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden, Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies, Volume 1, Elvis Sings Hits From His Movies, Volume 2
1973: Seperate Ways, Aloha From Hawaii Via Satelite, Almost In Love, Elvis, Raised On Rock
1974: Elvis - A Legendary Performer, Volume 1, Good Times, Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis, Having Fun With Elvis On Stage
1975: Promised Land, Pure Gold, Elvis Today
1976: Elvis - A Legendary Performer, Volume 2, The Sun Sessions, His Hand In Mine, From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee, Frankie And Johnny
1977: Welcome To My World, Moody Blue
During his career, he also released dozens of singles and EPs. Numerous compilation albums have been released since he died.
Filmography:
1956: Love Me Tender
1957: Loving You, Jailhouse Rock
1958: King Creole
1960: G.I. Blues, Flaming Star
1961: Wild In The Country, Blue Hawaii
1962: Follow That Dream , Kid Galahad, Girls! Girls! Girls
1963: It Happened At The World's Fair, Fun In Acapulco
1964: Kissin' Cousins, Viva Las Vegas, Roust About
1965: Girl Happy, Tickle Me, Harum Scarum
1966: Frankie And Johnny, Paradise - Hawaiian Style, Spinout
1967: Easy Come, Easy Go, Double Trouble, Clambake
1968: Stay Away, Joe, Speedway, Live A Little, Love A Little
1969: Charro, The Trouble With Girls (And How To Get Into It)
1970: Change Of Habit, Elvis - That's The Way It Is
1973: Elvis On Tour