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By: Elizabeth Cervantes
Elvis Presley
"The King of Rock and Roll"
Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 died August 16, 1977 at age 42.Hometown was Tupelo, Mississippi.
Moved to Memphis, Tennessee when he was in the 8th grade.
Died of heart failure caused by an overdose on prescription drugs.
~Biography~
His Performing style was RockabillyHis used a diversity of musical
influences and created a sound that was never heard before.
He would combine country singing with rhythm and blues
He was known as “The king of rock and roll”
History of his music
He got nicknamed “Elvis the Pelvis” for his swinging dance.
Some of his influences were ballads, country and gospel music he would hear at church.
He began his singing career in 1954 with Sun records label.
His #1 hit was “Heartbreak hotel” and it was on the charts for 8 weeks
History of music
“That’s alright Mama”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5gTBEci9wM
Instruments: Acoustic guitar, vocals, electric guitar, upright bass
*Released in summer of 1954
“All Shook up”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZT7KCbwem0
Instruments: Guitar, vocals, chord
“Burning Love”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcJac6OykfM
Instruments: Piano, horn-laden chorus, choir style vocals, drums, guitar
*Released in 1972, it was among one of his final rock and roll records.
Songs
“Hound Dog”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ8GDBA8Is
Instruments: Vocals , guitar, bass, drums and back vocals
“Suspicious mind” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBmAPYkPeYU
Instruments: Piano, vocal, guitar.
*he embraces the sounds of soul and R&B rather than rock and country
Songs
1946 He received first guitar on his 11th birthday
In 1956 he released his 1st album Elvis. Sold over 1 million copies.
He served in the U.S Army in 1958 for 2 years.
From 1970-1977 Elvis spent touring all over the U.S around 1,000 concerts.
Elvis Facts
He appeared in more than 30 films
1945 met his wife Priscilla
Beaulieu in Germany while he was in
military duty.
They had their only child (Lisa
Marie Presley) in
1968.
He got divorced in
1973
Facts
He started having weight problems late 1960’s
Started becoming more dependent on prescription drugs .
His Dr. was arrested for prescribing thousands of pills and narcotics illegally to him.
His final performance was in Indianapolis at Market Square arena in June 26 1977.
The End…
Elvis was found dead in his Graceland mansion in 1977.
Even after his death his success still continues, he is still being celebrated as a legend.
His mansion is the top tourist attraction in Memphis and has attracted millions of visitors from around the world
The End.
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"Elvis Presley Quick Facts and Biography." Elvis Presley Quick Facts and Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Nov. 2012. <http://www.elvistribute.us/elvis-presley-facts.php>.
"The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum." 10 Essential Elvis Presley Songs. Rock Hall, n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://rockhall.com/blog/post/7132_10-essential-elvis-presley-songs/>.
"World Biography." Elvis Presley Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://www.notablebiographies.com/Pe-Pu/Presley-Elvis.html>.
Blount, Roy, Jr. Elvis All Shook Up: Stories and Insights from Family Members, Journalists, and Those Who Were There. New York: Sterling, 2012. Print.
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