Rock-N-Roll History

“Elvis was born in in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935” (The Estate of Elvis Presley 2015). His twin, Jessie Garon, was dead at birth, so Elvis grew up an only child. It was here, in Tupelo, that Elvis learned to love music. In the poorer part of town, Elvis was inspired by the black blues-men that lived in his neighborhood as well as the country music on the radio and the music at the local gospel groups. “[On] October 3, 1945, Elvis sings “Old Shep” in a talent contest winning 5th. This was his first musical performance” (Elvis Presley Enterprises, INC. 2015). When he turned 11, Elvis had wanted a bike. His parents wanted to make him happy, but there was no way that they could afford the bike that he wanted. Instead, his mother talked him into getting a guitar which was only $12.95. 2 years later, because the financial situation in Tupelo, Mississippi was not very good, Elvis and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee. All through his teenage years, Elvis had to get jobs to help support his family, but that did not stop him from playing music in his free time. He graduated on June 3, 1953 and then got a job driving a delivery truck for the Crown Electric Company. He started to

Elvis Presley is one of the biggest names in rock and roll. Singer, musician and actor he was an American icon. He is best known as the King of Rock and Roll. His musical influence included the country and pop music of the time, the gospel music he sang in church and the black R&B music he listened to as a teenager (Comprehensive History of Elvis Presley’s Dynamic Life). Elvis has influenced American culture not only while he was living but also in today’s 21st century. It wasn’t easy for him to be accepted; in fact many adults and the older generations of his time were appalled by his performances and his music. In time though, people were able to accept him and he became well-known all over the world. Even after his death Americans are

Elvis Aaron Presley, otherwise known as “The King” was born on January 8th, 1935. He came from simple beginnings; being born into a lower-class family in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1948, at the age of 13 Elvis Presley and his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Soon he launched his incredibly successful music career with Sun Records at the age of 19 in 1954. His music was influenced by both African American and White artists causing his unique blend of country, pop, rhythm and blues, and gospel music. Presley was heavily influenced by artists such as Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Buddy Holly. Though Presley was widely known for his “provocative” dances moves and his popularization of Rock n’ Roll Presley impacted American culture in a much larger aspect. His influence on Americans and American culture aided desegregation and civil rights during his period of influence and helped create “youth culture”.

When Elvis was born, Jessie Garon, Elvis’s twin brother, was stillborn. From then on, Elvis’s mother, Gladys Presley, was so scared to think that she would lose Elvis too, that she didn’t let him out of her sight. When he first started school, it was sad. People judged him by the clothes he wore and that his mom walked him to school everyday. From the very beginning, Elvis’s family didn’t

Elvis is remembered for his music. He grew up listening to gospel music but when he moved to Memphis he got exposed to jazz and the blues. After he graduated high school in 1953 Presley visited Memphis Recording Service, also the home of Sun Records to record his voice (rockhall.com). He’s also remembered for his music because made the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll. He became a national star in 1956 (rollingstone.com). Elvis didn’t only make Rock ‘n’ Roll music he made some gospel, country, pop and the black R&B.

Elvis Aron parsley was born on January 8, 1935. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. When Elvis was born he was supposed to have a twin but his brother was stillborn. His family was a religious and as a child he grew up listing and being around gospel songs. He was also in choir at his church he loved to sing gospel songs. On his 11th birthday Elvis got his first guitar. In 1948 the parsley family moved to Memphis because his dad got a new job. In Memphis Elvis graduated from Humes high school. (Biography. Com). After high school he continued to do music and he landed on movies to. He was very successful. He was an idol for many teenagers. He started a new era of music that’s why people called him king of rock n’ roll. Even though he was very

His appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show gave the network the highest rating at the time, and yet “Elvis the Pelvis” was shot only from waist up. His hip dusting moves was too risque for 1950s Americans, along with his nature. Yet Elvis was a very religious man; daily he would read the bible, he would never drink, and most of his songs had religious connotations. He was a humble man who remembered where he came from.Elvis Presley was born and raised in Tupelo, Mississippi. He grew up with little money, and his family lived off of welfare. During the year of 1948 Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 13, and there he was introduced to the black community. In Memphis he was a frequent singer at the Reverend H.W. Brewster’s black Memphis church where he learned gospel music.

Page 1 Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8th 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Shortly before Elvis was born, Gladys had delivered his stillborn identical twin brother Jesse Garon. Elvis would grow up as an only child. After a successful birth, Gladys was very weak and near death, so both her and Elvis were rushed to Tupelo hospital. Both Elvis and Gladys would eventually recover, and upon returning home Gladys would become a very protective mother.

Elvis was raised in a poor, yet very religious environment. His father was an unsuccessful farmer, carpenter, and factory worker. Elvis and his family attended church every Sunday morning at the East Tupelo First Assembly of God. Inside

Elvis Presley was a musician, singer, and actor. He changed everything with his dancing, attitude, and music. Presley was born on January 8, 1935. He lived in Tupelo, Mississippi and moved to Memphis, Tennessee when he was 13 years old in 1948. The Presley family went to a catholic church and that is where Elvis got his inspiration for music and got his first guitar at eleven.

Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, though his twin brother sadly did not make it. Presley came from very a humble background with working-class parents, though his family had little money they moved around a lot. But they had very strong faith. Elvis went with his parents to church where he heard gospel music spiking his interest in music. At the age of eleven he received his first guitar as a birthday present form his mother. He also won his high school talent show then soon after his graduation he begin to work in the music industry. He soon created his fist record, the record label owner Sam Phillips took Presley under his wing and in 1954 he got his big break and released his first single. Sadly, Presley passed on August 16th 1977 at the age of 42. His death was caused by heart failure do to his drug use. (biography.com).

During Elvis’s teen years he attended L.C. Humes High School. It wasn’t so easy for Elvis and his family growing up in the poor neighborhoods of North Memphis. Presleys parents were steady working different jobs, to create a better life in Memphis, Tennessee. While in Memphis, Elvis and his family shared a house with other families lived in a rooming house on Washington Street while later, at Poplar Avenue. Elvis father Vernon decided the poor lifestyle was unhealthy and applied for a job at Public Housing. In September 1949, the Memphis Housing Authority transitioned the family into an apartment at the nearby Lauderdale Courts. Elvis met Farley Guy, Paul Dougher and Buzzy Forbess they too had lived at the Lauderdale Courts (Doll).

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1995- August 16, 1977) was born in Tupelo Mississippi. He was a great American singer and actor of the 20th century. He was one of the most important people of that time. He has been known as ‘’The King of Rock and Roll’’, or sometimes just ‘’The King’’.

My Biography is about Elvis Presley, I wanted to know more about him because he has always been a part of my life. My grandpa Ralph likes Elvis Presley because of his unique voice, and talent with his guitar. Personally I have really only heard a few of his songs, and I loved the movie Lilo and Stich; which is about a little girl named Lilo who has a pet named Stich and she tries to get Stich to be good, so they did things Elvis did on a normal relaxed day. As far back as I could remember I always have wanted to learn more about Elvis Presley. In this paper I want to write about his school, immediate family,the two songs he wrote for his mom, lastly and sadly how he died.

Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother named Jesse Garon Presley who was born thirty five minutes after him but died the next day. Elvis Presley was the King of Rock and Roll because his early life, influence, honors and people 's opinions about him. Elvis was born on January eighth, 1935. He lived in Tupelo, Mississippi.  He died on August 16, 1977 at age forty two. Elvis Presley was the King of Rock and Roll because his early life, influence, honors and people 's opinions about him.