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    Presley, the king of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the influence for hundreds of musicians for decades. He began as a poor young southern boy, but with his unique, unheard of sound, his fame exploded. Girls fawned over his jet black and wild hip movements and parents despised Presley’s “profanity”. From the time he was a child, his talent was eminent and his love was exponential. From growing up with various influences, to finding his style, to his exploding fame and time in the service, Elvis Presley became a

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    ” (Bangs 1) Elvis not only made significant contributions to the music industry, but he became the most famous idol across the world and in the U.S.A. Elvis Presley was regarded as one of most influential rock n’ roll performers of the century. If you say “The King of Rock” everyone will automatically know you are talking about Elvis Presley. Through his music, Elvis paved the road for African Americans to the music world, and he had essentially revolutionized American society and culture. He went

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    expected to be anybody important” (Elvis Presley). The King of Rock’n’Roll, otherwise known as Elvis Presley, was born on January 8th, 1935. Although he wasn’t automatically declared the King he worked hard to be called that. Starting from a young age he attended the Assembly of God Church where gospel music became a huge influence in his future career. On the King’s birthday he received his first guitar as a gift from his mother. A few years after Presley won his school talent show a few years

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    Elvis Presley is known as the King of Rock n Roll. His career span was from 1954 to 1997. He had 50 total records. Personal obstacles Elvis’ faced, he got married to Priscilla Presley in 1967. A year later he and Priscilla had a daughter. Unfortunately their marriage didn’t last and they got a divorce in 1973. After he and Priscilla got divorced, he started to get addicted to prescription drugs. He also had high blood pressure, liver damage, glaucoma and an enlarged colon. He died from a heart attack

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    Elvis Aaron Presley, is an American rock singer and actor in the 1950’s. His parents are Gladys Presley and Vernon Presley. In January 8, 1935, Gladys Presley gave birth to Elvis and his twin brother, Jesse Garon who was born dead. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States. He is considered a significant musical icon of the 20th century. He is known as ‘the King of Rock and Roll’ or simply ‘the King’. He had a child with his ex-wife, actress Priscilla Presley. Lisa Marie Presley is their only

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    Yet, by the next year, Elvis Presley is inducted into the U.S. Army. Presley received a physical, got a GI haircut, and then reported to Fort Hood, Texas. Once there, Presley went through boot camp and remained on duty for six months. However, Presley is not discharged until 1960. After Elvis Presley returned from the Army, new songs started to emerge. Examples of these included, ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight’, 'Suspicion', 'His Latest Flame', and a new gospel album. Presley also had a television show

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    A Catalyst Cultural Icon People hear the name Elvis Presley and think of his music career and not necessarily by what means the nation looked at him during his own era. There is so much more to Elvis’s inspirational roots from being a poor boy living a rough childhood to becoming a catalyst iconic man for his time. Often overlooked, Elvis altered many views towards racism, music, and how people united. The outcome of Elvis’s upbringings and his assemblings of society changed the life we live today

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    The incredible Elvis Aaron Presley’s life story began when he was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Living in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. His twin brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948, and Elvis graduated from Humes High School there in 1953. For Elvis Presley, childhood and adolescence were difficult and often involved working to help the family with finances. He

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    Have you ever wondered how the life of Elvis Presley went? Or how his love for music created fame for him? Well Elvis Aaron Presley was born on january 8th ,1935 in Tupelo,MS to father vernon and mother Gladys presley. Elvis had a twin brother by the name of Jessie garon who sadly died at birth ,leaving Elvis as an only child. Growing up Elvis started showing his love for music and eventually received his first guitar at age eleven and grew up to become one of the most biggest names in rock and

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    Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, once said  “Truth is like the sun, you can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin away”. Which I didn’t understand at first but after learning more about Elvis, his quote made much more sense, that the truth will always be there even after a lie is told.  Elvis Presley left this world with a huge impact on society, with new artist coming up & the way he danced by moving his hips even influenced people these days.        Elvis Aaron Presley was born in

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