ELVIS PRESELY
The King of Rock and Roll
Event Information
Elvis' LIVE Performance
When?
Saturday, May 26, 2018, 06:00 PM
Where?
Las Vegas, NV, United States
Elvis' Early Life
Born January 8, 1935 and died in August 16, 1977
- His family was poor in Mississippi, living in a 2-room house
- Graduated high school and became a truck driver
- Learned guitar at young age
- Made first recording at Sun Records for a birthday present for his mom
Elvis' Influences
- In his hometown in Tupelo, he was exposed to many music types like gospel, country, and the blues
- President of Sun Records, Sam Phillips, noticed Elvis' talent when recording and signed a contract with him
Elvis' Music
- He played guitar
- He moves his hips to the song
- Music Hits- "Heartbreak Hotel" (1956), "Love Me Tender" (1956), "All Shook Up" (1957), "Jailhouse Rock" (1957), "Don't Be Cruel" (1956), "Suspicious Minds" (1969), and "Hound Dog" (1956)
elvis presley-hound dog
Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock (HD Music Video)
Elvis's Time Period
- Peak of his fame in 1950's
- Television industry is starting to rise
- Birth of rock and roll
- Cold War is taking place
Elvis' Interesting Facts
- Married Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967 (Divorced in 1973) and had a child named Lisa Marie in 1968
- In Rock and Roll Hall of Fame starting in 1986
- Was also an actor in films in 1950's
- Drafted in US Army for Cold War