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Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began his career there in 1954 when Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, eager to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience, saw in Presley the means to realize his ambition. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was one of the originators of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country and rhythm and blues. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for over two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January 1956, was a number one hit. He became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records. His energized interpretations of songs, many from African American sources, and his uninhibited performance style made him enormously popular—and controversial. In November 1956, he made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Conscripted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He staged few concerts, however, and, guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, after seven years away from the stage, he returned to live performance in a celebrated comeback television special that led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of profitable tours. In 1973, Presley staged the first concert broadcast globally via satellite, Aloha from Hawaii, seen by approximately 1.5 billion viewers. Prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at the age of 42. Presley is regarded as one of the most important figures of 20th-century popular culture. He had a versatile voice and unusually wide success encompassing many genres, including country, pop ballads, gospel, and blues. He is the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. Nominated for 14 competitive Grammys, he won three, and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36. He has been inducted into four music halls of fame. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Is a signed Elvis Presley Postcard worth anything? Q. I located two signed Elvis presley postcards. They are the original cards. One is of a picture of him when he was a boy and the other is a Christmas card. I just want to know if these cards are worth anything and how can I find out if they are worth anything? I have tried finding them on ebay but I did not see anything. Asked by John S - Sun Jul 6 19:30:09 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments A. For them to be worth anything, you need proof that it's really Elvis's signature. A certificate of authenticity or verifiable provenance. Answered by Clare - Sun Jul 6 19:39:22 2008 What are some things i could put into a commemoration of Elvis Presley? Q. So i have to write a commemoration speech about Elvis Presley and I am not sure what exactly would constitute something worthwhile to talk about. Being an Elvis fan and all i could sit and talk about him all day long. But i need something that would make up a good commemoration for his birthday. Thanks to those who help!! Remember 10 points for best answer!!! Asked by Alysha T - Sat Mar 28 11:41:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. I don't really know either. I guess you could write about all of his rewards he got. Answered by Sweet Pea - Tue Mar 31 16:27:21 2009 Will the post office hold back a letter that has Elvis Presley as the sender's name?
Q. I mailed out a letter and in the left top corner, I put my address, but I put "Elvis Presley" as the sender's name instead of my name, because I didn't want my real name on the letter. The person I mailed the letter to hasn't responded. Did the post office let it go through? Asked by ihateaccounting - Wed Aug 12 08:21:37 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments A. It would go through, because believe it or not, there are other people named Elvis Presley. The USPS does not monitor such things. They may get a laugh out of it, but that's it. Answered by David S - Wed Aug 12 08:24:13 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "elvis presley" Elvis Aron Presley (8 January 1935 - 16 August 1977) was an American singer, musician, and actor. This article needs cleanup. Please review to determine how to edit this article to conform to a higher standard of article quality.ContentsFrom Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.
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