Elvis PresleyBy: Dylan Parker

Personal Life Born January 8, 1935 Born in Tupelo,

Mississippi Moved to Memphis,

Tennessee at age 13

Married Priscilla Beaulieu May 1, 1967

Known as “King of Rock and Roll”

Died August 16, 1977

Background InformationBirth name: Elvis Aaron PresleyOccupation: Musician, actor Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano Years active: 1953-1977 Labels: Sun, RCA Victor

Biggest Hits Heartbreak Hotel Return to Sender Blue Suede Shoes Can’t Help Falling in Love Love Me Tender Love Letters

If I Can Dream All Shook Up Teddy Bear Suspicious Minds Hound Dog And many more

History First recording was in August

of 1953 Served in military 1958-1960 Focused on movies 1960-1967 Made comeback in 1968

AwardsWon three Grammys Received Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

at age 36 Inducted into four different music

hall of fames 149 #1 hit songs

MoviesViva Las Vegas Blue Hawaii Jailhouse Rock Elvis Presley’s ‘68 Comeback’ Aloha from Hawaii

Famous Quotes“Ambition is a dream with a V-8 engine.”“Rhythm is something you either have or don’t

have, but when you have it, you have it all over.”

“I’m not trying to be sexy. It’s just my way of expressing myself when I move around.”

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Wrapping it Up!“The King of Rock and Roll” Rock and Roll legend Inducted into four different music

hall of fames Had 149 #1 hit songs Won three Grammys