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Elvis Presley Biography

Born Elvis Aron Presley

(1935–1977)

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1956 Elvis Presley
1956 Elvis

1956 Rock 'N' Roll
1957 Loving You
1957 Elvis' Christmas Album
1958 King Creole
1958 Elvis' Golden Records
1959 For LP Fans Only
1959 A Date With Elvis
1960 Elvis' Golden Records
1960 Elvis Is Back!
1960 Elvis Is Back!
1960 G.I.Blues
1961 His Hand In Mine
1961 Something For Everybody
1961 Blue Hawaii
1962 Pot Luck
1963 Girsl! Girls! Girls!
1963 It Happened At The World's Fair
1963 Fun In Acapulco
1964 Elvis' Golden Records, Volume 3
1964 Kissin' Cousins
1964 Roustabout
1965 Girl Happy
1965 Flaming Star and Summer Kisses
1965 Elvis For Everyone
1965 Harem Holiday
1966 Frankie And Johnny
1966 Paradise, Hawaiian Style
1966 California Holiday
1967 How Great Thou Art
1967 Double Trouble
1968 Clambake
1968 Elvis' Golden Records, Volume 4
1968 Speedway
1968 Elvis - TV Special
1970 From Elvis In Memphis
1970 On Stage February 1970
1971 That's The Way It Is
1971 I'm 10,000 Years Old - Elvis Country
1971 Love Letters From Elvis
1971 Elvis Sings the Wonderful World Of Christmas
1972 Elvis Now
1972 He Touched Me
1972 Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden
1973 Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite
1973 Elvis
1973 Raised On Rock
1974 A Legendary Performer, Volume 1
1974 Good Times
1974 Elvis Recorded On Stage In Memphis
1974 Hits Of The 70s
1975 Promised Land
1975 Having Fun With Elvis On Stage
1975 Today
1975 The Elvis Presley Sun Collection
1976 From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee
1977 Welcome To My World
1977 A Legendary Performer
1978 He Walks Beside Me
1978 The '56 Sessions, Vol.1
1978 Elvis' 40 Greatest
1979 Elvis - A Legendary Performer, Volume 3
1979 Our Memories Of Elvis
1979 The '56 Sessions, Vol. 2
1979 Elvis Aaron Presley
1979 Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas
1979 The First Year
1980 Elvis Presley Sings Leiber And Stoller
1980 The King ... Elvis
1981 This Is Elvis
1981 Guitar Man
1981 Elvis Answers Back
1981 The Ultimate Performance
1982 Personally Elvis
1982 The Sound Of Your Cry
1983 Jailhouse Rock/Love In Las Vegas
1984 The First Live Recordings
1984 A Golden Celebration
1985 Rare Elvis
1986 Essential Elvis
1993 Elvis From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential '60s Masters
1994 Elvis Gospel: 1957-1971
1995 Walk A Mile In My Shoes: The Essential 70s Masters
1996 Elvis 56
1996 A Hundred Years From Now
1996 Presley - The All Time Greats
1996 Great Country Songs
1997 Great Country Songs
Films
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 Kid Galahad
1962 Girls Girls Girls
1962 Follow That Dream
1963 It Happened At The World's Fair
1963 Fun In Acapulco
1964 Roustabout
1964 Viva Las Vegas
1964 Kissin' Cousins
1965 Tickle Me
1965 Harum Scarum aka Harem Holiday
1965 Girl Happy
1966 Spinout
1966 Paradise Hawaiian Style
1966 Frankie And Johnny
1967 Easy Come Easy Go
1967 Clambake
1968 Live A Little Love A Little
1968 Speedway
1968 Stay Away Joe
1968 Double Trouble
1969 The Trouble With Girls
1969 Charro!
1969 Change Of Habit
1981 This Is Elvis (compilation)

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Singer, musician, actor. Born Elvis Aron Presley on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. (He later changed the spelling of his middle name to the biblical form of Aaron.) From very humble beginnings, Elvis Presley grew up to become one of the biggest names in rock and roll. He was originally supposed to be a twin, but his brother Jesse Garon (sometimes spelled Jessie) was stillborn.

Raised by loving, working-class parents, Presley's family had little money, and they moved around a lot. He was deeply devoted to his parents, especially his mother Gladys, and was raised to have a strong faith in God. Presley attended the Assembly of God Church with his parents where the gospel music became an important influence on him.

Presley got his first guitar at the age of ten, and had his first taste of musical success by winning a talent show at Humes High School in Memphis. After graduating in 1953, he worked a number of jobs while pursuing his musical dream. He cut his first demo record at what later became known as Sun Studio that year, and before long, Sam Phillips, the record label owner, decided to take the young performer under his wing. "That's All Right" was Presley's first single in 1954. Presley began touring and recording, trying to get his first big break.

In 1955, Presley began to develop a following with fans being drawn to his unusual musical style, provocative gyrating hips, and good looks. That same year, he signed with RCA Records, a deal worked out by his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Presley was on a roll, scoring his first number one single with "Heartbreak Hotel" and first number one album, Elvis Presley, and signing a movie contract with Paramount Pictures—all in 1956. Despite the uproar his sexy dance moves caused, he also becomes a popular guest on a number of television variety shows.

Soon Presley appeared to be everywhere—on the radio, television, and on screen. His first film, Love Me Tender (1956), was a box office hit. Even a stint in the U.S. military couldn't put a damper on Presley's thriving career. He received his draft notice in 1957 and was inducted into the army the following March. He eventually served in Germany about a year and a half. Shortly before Presley left for Europe, his beloved mother died. He was granted a leave and returned to Memphis for the funeral. Deeply saddened by her death, he returned to duty. While in Germany, his spirits lifted a bit when he met a young teenager named Priscilla Beaulieu.

After leaving the army in 1960, Presley resumed his career and soon rose right back to the top of the charts with the soundtrack for his film GI Blues. He continued recording music and acting in such films, as Blue Hawaii (1961), Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962), and Viva Las Vegas (1964). His films were often hit or miss with critics and audiences alike, but they made a profit and the soundtracks usually sold well. By the late 1960s, however, Presley appeared to be losing his box office appeal. Proving he was still the king of rock and rock, he did his first television special in 1968, which is often referred to as the '68 Comeback. He wowed audiences with his performance, which showcased his talents as a singer and a musician.