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Elvis Presley | |
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 Publicity photo for Jailhouse Rock (1957) | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Elvis Aaron Presley |
| Also known as | The Hillbilly Cat (1953–55) |
| Born | January 8, 1935 Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 1977 (aged 42) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S |
| Genres | Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, country, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1954–1977 |
| Labels | Sun, RCA Victor |
| Website | Elvis.com |
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer, musician and actor. He is widely considered as one of the most influential and most famous musicians of the 20th century, and is widely regarded as a cultural icon.Elvis sold over 500 million records making him the biggest selling solo artist of all time. He was one of the first and most famous in rock and roll music. He also starred in many movies. His fame has lasted for a long time after his death and is currently still one of the most popular men in history. He is so popular that some people know him as only "Elvis". He is also referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", or simply "The King".
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