Elvis Aron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January
8, 1935.
Beginning the age of 21 -- with his first No. 1 hit, "Heartbreak Hotel" -- he rose to become
one of rock's most enduring legends.
Although Elvis
tragically left us at the age of 42 back in 1977, he still remains in the hearts
and minds of millions of fans around the world.
Viva Elvis!
His amazingly
versatile voice won him countless admirers, and his generous warm
nature along with his handsome good looks has ensured his renditions of many
of the most loved songs ever written will continue to attract
discerning listeners.
Elvis movies also managed to win the hearts of generations of
moviegoers young and old.
Unique in many ways, Elvis lived an enigmatic life which even
to this day attracts the efforts of countless biographers,
from close friend's reminiscences, to academic
investigations.
A legend in
his own lifetime, Elvis has also become the
icon of an era. His
voice, at it's very best, has an uncanny addictive nature. No
wonder millions of people once ensnared, rarely escape it's seductive
tones - even if they wanted to.
Most recently, the 80th anniversary of Elvis' birth was celebrated in 2015 at his famous home in Graceland. The day was marked with special Graceland tours, Elvis fan club get-togethers, guest performances, and other rockin' musical tributes in honor of The King.
DID YOU KNOW? Elvis Presley fun facts
Elvis performing on The
Milton Berle Show, 1956.
• In 1956, just before Elvis' first major television appearance on the Milton Berle Show, the host advised the fledgling rocker to perform without a guitar, adding "Let 'em see you, son." And the rest, as they say, is history. Elvis' gyrating hips caused a sensation nationwide, earning him the nickname Elvis the Pelvis.
• With the Beatles and the British music revolution, Elvis Presley's star began to fade in 1968 until he returned with a comeback television special that year simply titled "Elvis", which reignited his career.
• Live concert fans were often entertained just as much by his music as his funny banter in-between songs. To find out what a live performance was like, check out the 1974 album, "Having Fun with Elvis on Stage".
More about Elvis around the Web:
Graceland Mansion - The official site with information on ticket purchase and entry fees, special tours and packages, and a library of information, photos and video of the King.
Elvis
Presley - Wikipedia - Extensive biography with details on his professional rise and fall, personal details, family life and more with photos, related references and resources.