Elvis's 80th Birthday: A Timeline Fit for The King - Biography

Elvis's 80th Birthday: A Timeline Fit for The King

To celebrate what would have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 80th birthday today, we take a look back at the hit-making, hip-shaking milestones of his legendary life and career.

Author:: Bio Staff
Publish date:: Jan 8, 2015
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On January 8, 1935, a future "king" was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. To celebrate what would have been Elvis Presley's 80th birthday today, we mapped out a timeline of events that shaped the King of Rock 'n' Roll's life from his humble beginnings to his early hit-making days and rise and tragic demise as one of pop culture's most influential artists.

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