Elvis Presley was one of the most famous singers and actors of the twentieth century. "With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture"(10, p2). He had a very interesting life that contributed to his magnificent career. The height of his career was throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Within those thirty years, he presented new ideas to the public who just adored him. .
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. His middle name was either Aron or Aaron. He was born to Gladys Love Smith and Vernon Elvis Presley, both very poor people struggling to raise a family. Elvis was always surrounded by music throughout his childhood years. This music ranged from Church Gospel Groups to pop clubs in Mississippi. His wild and crazy personality contributed to his overall act.
Elvis received his first guitar in 1946, and paid $12.95 for it.(4, p1) In 1948, his family moved from Tupelo to Memphis. He graduated from Humes High School in 1953. His career would sky rocket soon after graduation. His first band recorded music that centered on "blues, country, Tin Pan Alley Ballads, and gospel hymns." Scotty Moore and Bill Black were two of the singers in Elvis" first band. Their big breakthrough came in 1954 when Arthur "Big Boy" Crudups played "That's All Right Mama" with Presley's band. On October 16, 1954, Elvis made his first appearance on the "Louisiana Hayride," a local country radio show. At this time, Presley was 19 years old and was paid $18.00 per performance. His band had five big hits and the fifth was a national hit. The song was entitled, "Mystery Train" and was aired in 1955. .
In August of 1955, a new manager presented himself to Elvis Presley. His name was Colonel Tom Parker and he had previously made stars of Eddy Arnold and Hank Snow.
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After his divorce from his wife, Priscilla, in 1973, Presley's career started to go downhill. ... Elvis Presley was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. ... Jan 8, 1935Elvis Aron Presley was born at approximately 12.20 PM in East Tupelo, Mississipi.A twin brother Jesse Garon was stillborn. ... Sep 12, 1948The Presleys moved from Tupelo to Memphis Tennessee.The next day, Elvis enrolled at L.C. ... Feb 1, 1968Lisa Marie Presley was born. ...
But what does seem ironic is that in the late 1950's "some wanted Elvis Presley to run out of town, though today he is featured on a postage stamp" (Nuzum 6). In my opinion, Elvis Presley was not only the "King", but he was also the "King of Controversy". ... "As Elvis Presley's popularity surges, several radio stations across the country pull his records, claiming they are too obscene. A Nashville deejay known as Great Scott burns six hundred Elvis records in a city park; WSPT in Minneapolis vows never to air any of Presley's records; and Los Angeles station KMBC refuses to ...
(Don Mc Leese, Pop music critic, Austin American-statesman) Elvis Presley was the first rock star that was internationally known throughout the world. ... Elvis whole name is Elvis Aron Presley. ... His first year he did not have a manager, but by 1955 Colonel Tom Parker became Presley manager. ... Elvis Presley was buried in Graceland, which was where he was born. ... Elvis Presley: The Rise of Rock and Roll. ...
Later I talked to my father, William Arbogast, who grew up listening to Elvis Presley. He thought that I should know more about Elvis Presley, because he was "The King of Rock n' Roll." I decided to research Elvis Presley, because I enjoy his music more then Miles Davis. It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold over one billion record units worldwide, more than anyone in record industry history. ...
James Presley notes "one summer in Chicago when he was a teen-ager Langston Hughes felt the American Dream explode in his face; a gang of white youths beat him up so badly that he went home with blacked eyes and a swollen jaw. ... That night as he tended his injuries young Hughes must have mused disturbed thoughts about fulfillment of his American dream of freedom, justice, and opportunity for all," (James Presley," The American Dream of Langston Hughes" par 1-2). ... James Presley argues that Hughes promoted the idea that "the Negro's bed has been lined with injustices, but eventually th...
Gladys Love Smith and Vernon Elvis Presley were married in June of 1933. ... Devastated Gladys went through nine months of carrying her children and the first baby born, Elvis Aaron Presley, was luckily healthy as an ox and sadly the second baby born, Jessie Garon Presely, was a stillborn. ...
