Elvis Presley
1935-1977
Nationality: American
Popular Songs: Hound Dog, Love Me
Tender, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Jailhouse Rock, Blue Christmas, American
Trilogy, Viva Las Vegas, Blue Suede Shoes, Heartbreak Hotel, If I Can Dream,
Are You Lonesome Tonight, The Wonder of You, Don’t Be Cruel, All Shook Up, I
Can’t Stop Loving You
Interesting Facts:
-Elvis was known as the “King of Rock and
Roll.”
-Elvis’ home “Graceland”
in Memphis, TN is a popular tourist attraction
visited by many people each year especially during “Elvis week” in
August. www.graceland.com
-There is a satellite
radio station dedicated entirely to the life and music of Elvis Presley that broadcasts from Graceland.
-Elvis was influenced
by country, rhythm & blues, gospel, and rock and roll music of the time.
-In 1954 Elvis began
his singing career at Sun Records in Memphis, TN; by 1956 he was an international sensation.
-Elvis had a sound and
style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and challenged the social and racial barriers of
the time.
-He starred in 33
films and made history with his television appearances and specials including “Elvis: ’68 Comeback Special” and
“Aloha from Hawaii”.
-Elvis’ recordings
have sold more than 1 billion worldwide, more than any other artist.
-Elvis Presley
received 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins), the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (at age 36), and was named One of the
Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. He has
a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
-Elvis was drafted and
served in the US Army from 1958-1960.
-Known all over the
world by his first name, Elvis is regarded as one of the most important figures of 20th century popular
culture.
