Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi. His twin brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn and so Elvis grew as an only child. He and his parents moved to Memphis in 1948. Elvis graduated 1953 from Humes High School. Elvis Presley’s musical influences were the pop, country and rockabilly music. He also lived gospel music and R&B. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis under the direction of Sam Phillips. In late 1955, his recording contract sold by Sun to RCA Victor. Col. Tom Parker would become his aggressive manager, who made both great and rash decisions. By 1956, "The King" was an international sensation. Elvis brought a whole new era to Rock and Roll as well as pop culture.

Elvis Presley starred in 33 movies, made history with his television appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records. ELvis was awardedthe Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36. He was named One of the Ten Outstanding People of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. Elvis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture.

Elvis Aaron Presley died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977 from an apparent overuse of prescription psychotropic drugs.