Elvis Presley was a poor southern boy who became king of rock and roll, a Hollywood movie star, a fan of world fans praised by the cultural icon of the 20th century. From the humble beginning, his story is the ultimate enrichment of the American dream, clothing has become rich.
There was a very special thing about Elvis. He was one of the kind people. His goodness, charisma, and attractive and unattractive southern charm fascinated the hearts of millions of people all over the world. His name, image, colorful voice can be recognized instantly, songs, films, television appearances, to many people all over the world he is also a great American who served his country in the US military , A godly Christian. As Elvis's magic shines brightly forever, the heritage he created in the 1950s is remembered forever.
Known worldwide by his name, or simply by the king, he became a symbol of the young generation and created a whole new social revolution. He captured the heart and mind of young people and the elderly around the world and gave immeasurable influence to music, language, fashion, and attitude. From him, all generations took their lifestyle. And under the image of the superstar and global view, a true human being was dedicated to the mother and had a god in his mind.
Elvis & # 39; Unique sounds and styles have been successful in various genres of music genres such as rock and roll, country, gospel, rhythm, blues, ballads. He is the best selling artist in the popular music history selling over 1.3 billion records worldwide and has produced more artists than other artists and groups in the world. And 1.5 billion people worldwide watched him in Hawaii's Aloha in 1973. Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the most visited houses attracting more than 600,000 visitors each year. In 1991, Graceland was placed in the national registry of historic buildings.
Other entertainers have not given too much compliment and praise. Why so many Elvis fraudsters around the world today? (About 75,000 people in the world) This is Elvis & # 39; Immune influence and symbolic state. Also, in 1993, the US Postal Authority issued the Elvis / Presley memorial postage stamp. It is the most widely-known stamp issue in the history of the US Postal Service and is the top selling memorial postage stamp of all time. And he is the only entertainer welcomed by three separate music halls Hall of Fame, Rock Music Fame Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame and Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Early years
On January 8, 1935, Elvis was born into a poor but closely working-class family in Tupelo, Mississippi, during the Great Depression. He was one of the twins. His brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was not born yet. For Vernon and Gladys, their only son was the center of their life. In his childhood he sang in the church with his parents and brought up to strongly believe in God. Beautiful gospel music of childhood, as well as the country and blues of the American Deep South where he was brought up, had a significant influence on him. Providing his unique musical identity was a combination of these different styles.
On his 11th birthday, young Elvis was given a guitar as a gift for his parents. In 1948, Elvis and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee seeking a better life, when he was 16 years old he cared his hair and cultivated a new image by growing his armpits. He graduated from Humes High School in 1953.
His entry into the music business began in 1953 when he paid to record a demo of my song "My Happiness" as a mother's gift. Studio manager Marion Keisker informed Elvis & # 39; vocal style with his possibilities and owner Sam Phillips of Sun record. Sam joined Elvis with the country guitarist Scotty Moore and the base player Bill Black and started a career as one of the first performers of Rockabilly that fused country, rhythm and blues.
Elvis recorded his debut album "That & # 39; s All Right" in Sun Records in 1954 and Colonel Tom Parker took over as manager in 1955. In 1956 Elvis cut his first album "Elvis Presley" for the new label RCA and in the same year it became the number one smash as much as his first hit record Heartbreak Hotel. Also, in 1956 the singer 's first film "Love Me Tender" was released at the American cinema. The rest is history. He became international and promoted to become legendary with the world's best rock and roll superstar. Elvis married Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967 and her daughter Lisa Marie was born in 1968. Elvis is always the king. There is never a person like him, he will never be born.
