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    Elvis Presley “Parents abhorred, young women adored, and young men instantly imitated.” (GaleNet Database) This quote means Parents didn’t like him because of his Rock and Roll ways, Young woman wanted to be with him. Young men wanted to be like him because all the young girls were going after him. Elvis Presley better known as The King of Rock and Roll growing up listened to a variety of different types. Such as Gospel, Blues, Country which influenced his unique musical style. Sergeant Presley served

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    Elvis Presley Family History : 1669-1935 By: Elvis Australia Source: www.elvis.com.au November 26, 2011 - 11:40:50 AM Elvis Presley Biography, Elvis Articles Email this article Printer friendly page Johannes Valentin Bressler, the founder of the Presley family in America, was born in the Palatinate, Germany, 1669 in the village of Hochstadt (where the Preslar family was first mentioned in 1494); Valentine was employed there as a vine dresser; he married Anna Christiana Franse (Born Germany 1674)

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    Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8,1935. He was the only son of a couple and their names were Gladys and Vernon Presley. He was supposed to be a twin, but his brother was born dead. Elvis impacted history by changing music to what it is now and he impacted people’s life to pursue what they believe to do. He opened the door to Rock and Roll and he was referred to as, “ The King of Rock and Roll.” Elvis Presley changed music because he made Rock and Roll the new thing. He made songs as early

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    Elvis Presley is an influential figure in the music industry, and is known for being the king of Rock ¨N¨ Roll. Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi (Source #3). Elvis's parents are Vernon, and a Gladys Presley (Source #3). Elvis was supposed to be a twin but unfortunately Jesse Garon died stillborn (Source #1). Elvis received his first guitar on his 11th Birthday, from his mom (Source #1). Elvis Presley attended L.C. Humes high school when him and his family moved to

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    Elvis Presley was an icon for the Rock and Roll musical genre. He began recording in 1953, and remained popular throughout the sixties and seventies (Elvis Presley 1). Vernon and Gladys Presley from Tupelo, Mississippi welcomed Elvis Presley into the world on January 8, 1935. He was accompanied at his birth by a twin brother named Jesse Garon that was stillborn; and buried at their home. His family was not very wealthy, so his love for music started at his church - a place where he sang gospel

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    Elvis Presley Lynn Van Matre, a rock critic, of the Chicago Tribune said of Elvis Presley, “Elvis’s impact on popular culture was like a kick in the head from a blue suede shoe.” Elvis Presley’s impact on music has changed the history of music forever, though he was a rags to riches story. Elvis grew up in the South, and his style of music bridged a gap between blues and country music. He gained millions of fans for his charisma and charm. Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo

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    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’’. Elvis Presley was the first rock and roll star. He was a white man from the south. He mixed blues with country and country with gospel. This combination of musical genres was a great gift to popular culture. His looks

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    It is important to mention that Elvis met the President Richard Nixon at the white house, which he wanted to show contempt for the hippie drug culture. Yet, “Elvis was traveling with some guns and his collection of police badges, and he decided that what he really wanted was a badge from the federal Bureau of Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs back in Washington”. ”Nixon gave Elvis an honorary Drug Enforcement Administration Agent’s Badge” (Kemp). Elvis wanted to send a positive message to youth people

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    Elvis Presley, also known as the king of rock and roll, was a white southerner born on January 08, 1935 and died 1977 at age 42 due to drug abuse. He made big hits starting from the 1950’s. In his early life, Elvis Presley and his family were poor and were eventually forced to move out of their hometown Tupelo, Mississippi. But fortunately, the moving had become beneficial for Elvis. When he was thirteen years old, his whole family had moved to Memphis, a great city that gave Elvis the opportunity

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    Elvis Presley has made a name for himself playing live, touring, and starring in movies, as Son House was founded by two blues enthusiast who played just for the blues. Presley could be marked down as one of the best musicians in our time, whereas Son House is not as recognized nearly as much. Son House came a little before Presley when blacks weren’t really publicized, and when Elvis came around he was all over the place. Son House has true bluesy type music, where Elvis has plenty of different

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