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Elvis Presley

* Muziekstijl: rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, country, gospel, r&b, soul, blues
* Actief: 1953-1977

* almost 1000 single masters | studio rehearsals and jams | alternate takes and overdubbed versions + more....
 compilation by Elvis Presley released in 2010 | click Compilation Albums: The Complete Elvis Presley Masters 2010 on MP3 Collection

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The most famous artist of the 20th century, Elvis Aaron Presley, was born in a small town of Tupelo in the heart of the Great Depression in the USA
He inherited the Jewish, French, German, Scottish and Cherokee roots from his parents
He had an identical twin-brother, who was stillborn
Elvis's father was jailed in 1938, and the family lost their house in Tupelo
Mrs. Presley and her son had to move to Memphis
Wherever Elvis went to school, he was bullied for his shy temper
Nevertheless, his mother had always been a devoted friend for him
The boy learned how to play the guitar and sometimes took different jobs in the evening to support the family

Around the same time, he started to wear the bright and extravagant clothes, which was one more reason for his peers to ostracize Presley
However, in 1952 Elvis won the local festival Minstrel Show
At that time, all he could think about was music, but Presley had to become a lorry driver after he finished school

Elvis's family was very religious, so he loved gospel songs since childhood
He was also fond of Afro-American music and country - thus nicknamed "hillbilly" for his tastes
However, his musical preferences let Presley get a contract with Sun Records in 1954, after he recorded a disc with covers for My Happiness and
That's When Your Heartaches Begin for his mother's birthday
Elvis started performing in Memphis bars after his singles Blue Moon of Kentucky and That's All Right became local radio hits
Elvis's style for the moment was determined as rockabilly

In 1956, the first album by the artist titled Elvis Presley was released and he became the guest musician at the most popular shows of the USA
Sexual movements of Presley at the scene were furiously blamed as immoral, but the US youth got crazy about Elvis’s mesmerizing voice
After the rock-single Hot Dog, the singer started active touring around his motherland.
However, he got his draft notice and went to army in 1958
 

During his service in Germany Presley was acquainted to amphetamines and karate, he was devoted to both things during all his life
While Elvis was in the army, his severely drinking mother died - it was a big shock for the artist
He came back to civil life no ways less popular than two years ago - all this time his songs, like It's Now Or Never, were heavily rotated on the radio

In 1960, the brilliant rock & roll album Elvis Is Back! saw light
As Presley dreamt of the drama actor fame, his infamous manager Colonel Parker made Elvis act in a stream of low-quality musicals
The only advantage of these films was the presence of Elvis's soundtracks with such hits as Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock and Viva Las Vegas
During 60s, Presley's popularity faded, especially after his refusal from concerts for the sake of cinema career, while the artist was in drug stupor
due to personal problems

Surprisingly, in 1969, the singer came back to the studio and recorded the priceless rock & roll disc Back In Memphis
Soon he started to tour again
In 1972, he amused everyone with the passionate tune Burning Love
In 1973, Presley divorced from his unfaithful wife but did not stop touring and performing

In August 1977, on the eve of the new planned tour, Elvis died in his hotel suit
Drug overdose is called the most probable reason of his premature death
However, the legacy of Elvis is still alive - almost every year is celebrated by the release of the artist's earlier unpublished material and collections
of his hits
For that reason, in 2007 the album Elvis: Viva Las Vegas was released

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Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi
He grew up in a financially struggling family and was influenced by gospel, country, and blues music, receiving his first guitar at age 10
The family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1948, where his musical journey began

In 1953, Presley recorded acetates at Sun Records, where he was paired with guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black
His breakthrough came
with the recording of That's All Right on July 5, 1954, which blended country and R&B, giving rise to the rockabilly genre

Colonel Tom Parker became his manager, leading to RCA Victor acquiring Presley's contract in 1955
His first major hit, Heartbreak Hotel, was released in January 1956, followed by a self-titled debut album that topped the Billboard chart
His performances on television shows like The Ed Sullivan Show garnered massive audiences, solidifying his status as a cultural icon

The late 1950s saw Presley release numerous number-one hits, including All Shook Up and Jailhouse Rock
He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1958, serving in Germany, where he met Priscilla Beaulieu
After returning to civilian life, he continued to
release successful albums and singles

During the 1960s, Presley starred in several films, often releasing soundtrack albums alongside them
While many films received poor critical reviews, they were commercially successful, with songs like Can't Help Falling in Love emerging as favorite
He married Priscilla in 1967, and their daughter, Lisa Marie, was born in 1968

The 1968 '68 Comeback Special revitalized his career, showcasing his live performance skills
In 1969, he recorded From Elvis in Memphis, featuring hits like Suspicious Minds, and began a successful Las Vegas residency
However, his health declined due to substance abuse, leading to his divorce from Priscilla in 1973
.
Despite ongoing health issues, Presley continued to tour until his death on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, from cardiac arrest, with drug use implicate
His funeral at Graceland drew thousands of mourners, marking the end of an era
.
Graceland, his former home, opened to the public in 1982 and remains a significant site for fans
Presley is recognized as one of the best-selling music artists in history, with over 500 million records sold
His influence on music and culture persists, with numerous accolades, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into multiple music
halls of fame

Presley played a crucial role in popularizing rock and roll, bridging racial divides in music during a transformative era in American history
His energetic performances and unique style left an indelible mark on popular culture, making him a symbol of the American Dream and a lasting icon of
music history

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