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Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known simply as Elvis and also called "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" or simply "The King", was an American singer and actor.
Presley started as a singer of rockabilly, borrowing many songs from rhythm and blues (R&B) numbers and country which morphed into rock &am...
| Background | khaki |
| Born | January 8, 1935 |
| Origin | Tupelo, Mississippi, USA |
| Died | August 16, 1977; Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Genre | rock music |
| Occupation | Singer, Actor, United States Army |
| Instrument | Singing, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1954–1977 |
| First album | ''Elvis Presley'' |
| Latest album | ''Moody Blue'' |
| Notable albums | ''Elvis Presley'', ''From Elvis in Memphis, TN'', ''The Sun Sessions'' |
| Notable songs | "Heartbreak Hotel", "Hound Dog", "Jailhouse Rock (song) |
