Elvis Presley (Tennessee Symbol)
Information from:
www.elvis.com/about-theking/biography_.aspx
https://rockhall.com/inductees/elvis-presley/
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http://english-tonight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Elvis.jpg
- Born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi.
- Moved to Memphis Tennessee in 1948 and graduated from Humes High School in 1953.
- In 1954, Elvis began his singing career with Sun Records label in Memphis, TN.
- He starred in 33 successful films.
- Elvis sold over one billion records...more than any other artist.
- He is known as one of the most important figures of the 20th century popular culture.
- Elvis died at his home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977... He was 42 years old.
- Did a two year Army stint in Germany, where he met his future wife, Priscilla.
- He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
- You can now go see exhibits: Graceland, The Mansion, The Automobile Museum, and The Airplanes.
Information from:
www.elvis.com/about-theking/biography_.aspx
https://rockhall.com/inductees/elvis-presley/
Picture from:
http://english-tonight.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Elvis.jpg