Elvis Presley photos

Elvis worked in a variety of jobs before his music career began. During his sophomore year, he worked in his high school library. In 1953, he worked at the Precision Tool Company in Memphis. He also worked as an usher, and once, for $1.25 per hour; a truck-driver. Here in the photo, Elvis Presley holds a stack of 45's of 'That's All Right, Mama,' his first commercial recording.

In 1956, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis & Johnny Cash got together at the famous Sun Records Studio in Memphis and made history called the Million Dollar Quartet.

Elvis released his first RCA single, had his first television appearance, and his first movie release – all in 1956.

Elvis entered the army in 1958 and during his military career he served as a member of two armor battalions, one at home, and one overseas. He received his discharge from the army reserve in 1964.

Elvis did not like confrontation and he had wanted to fire his manager, Colonel Tom Parker many times. He would tell his friends 'Tell Parker he's fired.' His friends would go tell him, then Parker would say 'Tell Elvis to tell me personally.' Elvis never would. To this day, may fans believe that Parker took extreme advantage of Elvis' kindness.

'Blue Hawaii' was the ultimate Elvis Presley musical of the 1960's - and the biggest box office success of his entire Hollywood career.

Elvis dated a number of women before marrying Priscilla - including actress Natalie Wood briefly early on in his career and Ann-Margaret, whom he had met while filming Viva Las Vegas.

Priscilla Ann Beaulieu was 14 years old when she first met Elvis in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Elvis married Priscilla in a small, private ceremony at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. A press conference and breakfast reception follow. Then the couple honeymooned for a few days in Palm Springs.

Elvis and Priscilla dressed in their wedding clothes to have a second wedding reception in the trophy room at Graceland for their family and friends who were not in Las Vegas for the first wedding.

Elvis was married only once, to Priscilla Presley and together they had one daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. Lisa Marie has gone on to pursue her own career in music.

Crowds gather outside the gates of Graceland, for the funeral of Elvis.

The week of August 6th kicks off Elvis week at Graceland. This is when thousands from around the world gather to pay tribute to the King. At night, everyone is given candles as they line up to walk up Graceland’s drive-way and past Elvis’ grave to pay their respects.

Lisa Marie followed in her father’s footsteps with a singing career of her own.

Elvis was one of the performers featured on a set of stamps of rock and blues legends issued by the U.S. Postal Service in June 1993. Fans had fought for years to get Elvis a stamp, and many were disappointed that they had to vote for either the 'Young' Elvis (which eventually won) or the 'Jumpsuit' Elvis. He'd touched so many hearts; they'd hoped both would be released.