Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Beginning his music career at Sun Records in 1954, he became a pioneer of rockabilly and a leading figure in early rock and roll. He also starred in films and returned to major live performance in 1968. Presley was among the best-selling music artists in history and died in 1977 at age 42.

Born: January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi
Music career began: 1954 at Sun Records
Film debut: Love Me Tender (November 1956)

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