45 years ago today, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley died.
45 years ago today, the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley died.
Tuesday, August 16 marks the 45th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.
Tuesday, August 16 marks the 45th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley.
Forty-five years after his death, he still holds his status as the King and one of the greatest icons of American pop culture.
Forty-five years after his death, he still holds his status as the King and one of the greatest icons of American pop culture.
The King of Rock was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, US, on January 8, 1935.
The King of Rock was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, US, on January 8, 1935.
He began his singing career in 1954 with the Sun Records label in Memphis recording his first five singles.
He began his singing career in 1954 with the Sun Records label in Memphis recording his first five singles.
In 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor and by 1956, he was an international sensation.
In 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor and by 1956, he was an international sensation.
Elvis Presley produced over 150 albums and singles certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum. He also received 14 Grammy nominations and won three times.
Elvis Presley produced over 150 albums and singles certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum. He also received 14 Grammy nominations and won three times.
Elvis Presley was not only a musician, he also starred in 33 films, and made several television appearances and specials.
Elvis Presley was not only a musician, he also starred in 33 films, and made several television appearances and specials.
He also served in the US army from 1958 to 1960 as a regular soldier, despite being given the option to join the Special Services branch, responsible for entertaining the military.
He also served in the US army from 1958 to 1960 as a regular soldier, despite being given the option to join the Special Services branch, responsible for entertaining the military.
Elvis died unexpectedly at the age of 42 due to heart failure, while staying at his Memphis home in Graceland, on August 16, 1977.
Elvis died unexpectedly at the age of 42 due to heart failure, while staying at his Memphis home in Graceland, on August 16, 1977.
Elvis Presley is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth-century popular culture.
Elvis Presley is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth-century popular culture.