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58. Elvis Presley: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Born in the small town of Tupelo, Mississippi,
Aaron Presley grew up in poverty. His working-class
moved frequently throughout the state, going from job
job. Presley grew to be one of the
recognizable and famous American celebrities the country has
known. He recorded countless records, starred on the
screen, and his songs were heard on the
by more fans than any other artists in
.
Presley received his first guitar at the age
10, and soon began a musical career that
last more than 25 years. His first success
winning a high school talent contest in Memphis,
, while still in school. Shortly after graduation, Presley
discovered by Sam Phillips, a record company owner.
first commercial success came in 1954 with his
single That's all Right. Much of Presley's success
be attributed to his unconventional dance, and live
style. His hip movements and sexually-suggestive moves earned
much praise, and controversy.
In 1956, Presley recorded
first No. 1 hit Heartbreak Hotel, and his
No. 1 album, the self-titled Elvis Presley. He
signed a contract with Paramount Pictures Studios, which
, and is still, one of the biggest Hollywood
in the industry. He went on to star
several movies with Paramount. In 1957, Presley was
into service by the United States Army, where
served overseas. His time in the military did
hurt his career. Soon after his service was
in 1960, Presley began recording music, and starring
films.
Presley married in 1967, and had a
the following year. Sadly, his marriage ended in
in 1973. He fell into prescription drug abuse,
put on a great deal of weight. He
in August, 1977, resulting from complications of his
abuse. He still remains one of the most
artists in the world today.
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