Elvis Aaron (or Aron) Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American musician and actor. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley at the age of 13 moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career there in 1954 after Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, eager to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience, saw in Presley the means to realize his ambition. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was one of the originators of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country and rhythm and blues. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for over two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January 1956, was a number one hit. He became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records. His energized interpretations of songs, many from African American sources, and his uninhibited performance style made him enormously popular—and controversial. In November 1956, he made his film debut in Love Me Tender. (via Wikipedia)

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About Elvis Presley

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Spouse: Priscilla Presley (1967–1973)

Genre: Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, country, blues, gospel, R&B

Place of Death: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Occupation: Musician, actor, U.S. Army sergeant

Name: Presley, Elvis Aaron
Elvis Presley
Presley, Elvis Aaron

Record Label: Sun, RCA Victor

Years Active: 1954–1977

Associated With: The Blue Moon Boys, The Jordanaires

Instrument Played: Martin D-18
Vocals, guitar, piano

Birthplace: Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.

Name At Birth: Elvis Aaron Presley

Birth Date: Jan 8, 1935

Website: www.elvis.com

Death Date: Aug 16, 1977

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