Born: January 8, 1935 - Died: August 16, 1977 (aged 42)
Birthplace: Tupelo, Mississippi
Elvis Aaron Presley was born alongside his identical twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who was tragically stillborn. Known as the "King of Rock and Roll", Elvis revolutionized popular music in the 1950s and became one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century.
Career Highlights: • First hit: "Heartbreak Hotel" (1956) • Served in U.S. Army (1958-1960) • Starred in 31 feature films • Over 1 billion records sold worldwide
Elvis in his iconic "Jailhouse Rock" pose (1957)
Heartbreak Hotel
First No. 1 hit on Billboard's Top 100
Jailhouse Rock
Featured in the movie of the same name
Don't Be Cruel
Topped Billboard charts for 11 weeks
It's Now or Never
Based on Italian song "O Sole Mio"
Suspicious Minds
Last No. 1 hit during his lifetime
Burning Love
His last top 10 hit in the US
Elvis Presley has sold over one billion records worldwide, more than any other artist. His music spans multiple genres including rock and roll, gospel, blues, and country. He earned 14 Grammy nominations and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.