can anyone tell me about Elvis presley?

Answer 1

He was a racist.

""The only thing black people can do for me is shine my shoes and buy my music", he once opined. And, as a dirt poor Southerner raised in close but separate proximity to black people, his racism would hardly have distinguished him from millions of others."

Answer 2

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" or simply "The King", was an American singer, musician and actor. He remains a pop icon and is regarded by some to be the most important, original entertainer of the last fifty years. Presley is one of the most talked about and written about performers of the 20th Century. (Presley's birth certificate uses the spelling "Aaron", and his estate has designated this as the official spelling of his middle name. He used the name because of his twin brother, Garon, who died at birth so Elvis would always have a part of his brother with him.)

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Answer 3

Elvis Aaron Presley, in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley 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.

Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture.

He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles, far more than any other artist. Among his many awards and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. Without any of the special privileges his celebrity status might have afforded him, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.

His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.


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Answer 4

Don't think of me as a sick kid or horrible but this is true...

main) he was the "king of rock and roll"

1) he was a legend in his time and to some he is still a legend

2) not heard his songs but they should still be respected

3) he died on the toilet

4) got high an awful amount of time

5) people have made a lot of jokes about him such as;

;What were the names of the 2 women that killed Elvis?
a= Mary n' Juana
get it! its a little funny

or u if u want good facts than use these search engines to find things on him yahoo!, google, msn, ask, infoplease, or even wikipedia.

Answer 5

Elvis Presley was a famous rock star in the 60's and he has a home called Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee.

Answer 6

Elvis is the legendary, dead King of Rock and Roll. He is now immortal and will be remembered forever. His voice makes the angels in heaven weep.

Answer 7

American Trilogy is produced from 3 songs, yet Elvis under no circumstances sang the three songs one by one. They have been continually area of yank Trilogy. And for the cost of yank Trilogy, it incredibly is often slow. you will be thinking of somebody else or you heard a rehersal the place he become joking around.

Answer 8

he was born August 8 1935 died august 16Th 1977. people thought it was from drugs but now they know it was a hardtack's.his mother died when he was on the road. he was that great till 1968.people called him the king of rock and roll because he sold his recored more then any singer at the time he was a live.

Answer 9

I could tell you a lot, but it would take all night. I will only say he was the KING OF ROCK AND ROLL. He had the best voice I've ever heard, he was soooo good looking and was a great actor also. If you want to know more about his life I suggest you buy a book about him.

Answer 10

The King Of Rock And Roll..
He was a genius..