ELVIS
AARON PRESLEY
January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977.
Elvis Aaron Presley is a famous rock musician in U.S. People call
"The King Of Rock & Roll" and the founder of Rock'n'
Roll.
We introduce E. A. P.‘s biography. On January 8, 1925, Elvis
Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1948, he moved
to Memphis, Tennessee in search of a better life economically. In
June 3, 1953, Elvis graduated from Humes High School. March 24,
1958, Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army at the
Memphis Draft Board and was assigned serial number 53310761. In
December 1966, Elvis formally proposes marriage to Priscilla.
After that, on May 1, Elvis and Priscilla were married in a
private ceremony at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Then the
couple honeymoon for a few days in Palm Springs. In February 1,
1968, Priscilla gives birth to Lisa Marie Presley nine months to
the day after her marriage to Elvis. In July 1972, Elvis and
Priscilla’s separation was formalized. A divorce was to come.
Elvis has begun seeing Linda Thompson, who will be his main
female companion until late 1976. In November, 1976, Elvis meets
Ginger Alden who will be his steady girlfriend until his death.
In August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley was dead of heart failure, at
his Memphis home, Graceland. It was announced by mid-afternoon.
The Fifties were devoted to rock and roll and the Sixties to
movies. First, on August 15, 1955, Elvis signs a management
contract with Hank Snow Attractions, which was owned equally by
Snow and Colonel Tom Parker. In November 20, 1955, Elvis signs
his first contract with RCA Records. The price was an unbelief $40,000.
After that, in January 10, 1956, Elvis has his first recording
session for RCA. Among the songs laid to tape during this session
was "Heartbreak Hotel." Then in August 1956, Elvis
began shooting his first movie, Love Me Tender. In September 9,
1956, Elvis made the first of three appearances on the Ed
Sullivan Show. In September 26, 1956, Elvis Presley Day was
proclaimed in Tupelo, Mississippi. In October 28, 1956, Elvis
made his second of three appearances on Ed Sullivan. In January 6,
1957, Elvis made his third and final appearance on Ed Sullivan’s
Toast of the Town Show. It was for this appearance that Elvis was
seen only from the waist up. Finally, in February, 1963, Elvis
records and films for his thirteenth film, another “formula”
movie, Fun in Acapulco.
He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his
television appearances and specials, and live concert
performances. Globally, he has sold over one billion records. In
addtion, he won 3 grammys out of fourteen nominations. Also, in
August 27, 1965, The Beatles visited with Elvis for several hours
at his home in California and have an informal jam session.
Moreover, in December 3, 1968, Elvis, the 1968 TV special, first
airs on NBC-TV and was one of this biggest television hits of the
year. In December 1970, Elvis’ famous visited with President
Richard Nixon at the White House occurs. Finally, in June 26,
1977, a concert at Indianapolis, Indiana’s Market Square
Arena. This will turn out to be his very last concert performance.
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