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| Birth name | Elvis Aaron Presley[1] |
| Also known as | Elvis, "The King", Elvis (the) Pelvis |
| Born | January 8, 1935 Tupelo, Mississippi, USA |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Died | August 16, 1977 (aged 42) Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
| Genre(s) | Rockabilly Rock and roll Gospel Blues Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar, Piano |
| Years active | 1953–1977 |
| Label(s) | Sun, RCA Victor |
| Website | Elvis.com |
Elvis Aaron Presley[1][2] (January 8, 1935–August 16, 1977), sometimes written Aron,a was an American singer, musician and actor. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tupelo ( IPA:) is the largest city in and the County seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States. Mississippi ( is a state located in the Deep South of the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Tennessee ( is a state located in the Southern United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of Rock and roll music and emerged in the early 1950s Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African Gospel music is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life as well as (in terms of the varying music styles to The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making Music. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles The piano is a Musical instrument played by means of a keyboard that produces sound by striking steel strings with Felt covered hammers In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Sun Records was a Record label based in Memphis, Tennessee, starting operations on March 27 1952. RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works He is considered a cultural icon, sometimes referred to as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll", or simply "The King". A cultural icon can be an Image, a Symbol, a Logo, Picture, Name, Face, Person, or Building
Presley began his career as one of the first performers of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues with a strong back beat. Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of Rock and roll music and emerged in the early 1950s Uptempo (also spelled up-tempo) is a generally used term especially in music but also in other areas meaning a fast lively or increased tempo or played or done in such a tempo Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. In Music, back beat (also backbeat) is a term applied both to a specific style of Rhythmic Accentuation with accent on even His novel versions of existing songs, mixing "black" and "white" sounds, made him popular—and controversial—as did his uninhibited stage and television performances. The term black people usually refers to a racial group of Humans with dark Skin color, but the term has also been used to categorise a number of diverse White People is the second album by Handsome Boy Modeling School. He recorded songs in the rock and roll genre, with tracks like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" later embodying the style. Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African " Hound Dog " is a Twelve-bar blues written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and originally recorded by Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton " Jailhouse Rock " is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller that first became a hit for Elvis Presley. Presley had a versatile voice and had unusually wide success encompassing other genres, including gospel, blues, ballads and pop. To date, he has been inducted into four music halls of fame. A hall of fame (sometimes HOF) is a type of Museum established for any a field of endeavor to honor individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field
In the 1960s, Presley made the majority of his thirty-one movies—mainly poorly reviewed, but financially successful, musicals. In 1968, he returned with acclaim to live music in a television special, and thereafter performed across the U. A television special is a Television program, typically a Short film or Television movie, which interrupts or temporarily replaces programming normally S. , notably in Las Vegas. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally Throughout his career, he set records for concert attendance, television ratings and recordings sales. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in the history of popular music. Health problems plagued Presley in later life which, coupled with a punishing tour schedule and addiction to prescription medication, led to his premature death at age 42.
Biography
Early life
Elvis Presley was of German, Scottish, French, Jewish and Cherokee ancestry. [3][4][5][6][7] Presley's father, Vernon (April 10, 1916–June 26, 1979), had several low-paying jobs, including sharecropper and truck driver. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Sharecropping is a system of agriculture or agricultural production in which a landowner allows a tenant to use the land in return for a share of the crop produced on the land (e His mother, Gladys Love Smith (April 25, 1912–August 14, 1958) worked as a sewing machine operator. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A sewing machine is a textile machine used to stitch Fabric or other material together with Thread. They met in Tupelo, Mississippi, and eloped to Pontotoc County where they married on June 17, 1933. Tupelo ( IPA:) is the largest city in and the County seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States. Pontotoc County is a County located in the US state of Mississippi. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [8][9]
Presley was born in a two room house, built by his father, in East Tupelo. He was an identical twin—his brother was stillborn and given the name Jesse Garon. Twins are Offspring resulting from the same Pregnancy, either of the same or opposite Sex. A stillbirth occurs when a Fetus which has died in the Uterus or during labor or delivery exits a Woman 's body He grew up as an only child and "was, everyone agreed, unusually close to his mother. An only child is a child with no Siblings, either Biological or adopted. "[10] The family lived just above the poverty line and attended an Assembly of God church. The World Assemblies of God Fellowship, or Assemblies of God for short is the world's largest Pentecostal denomination with over 283413 churches and outstations [11] Vernon has been described as "a malingerer, always averse to work and responsibility. Malingering is a medical and psychological term that refers to an individual fabricating or exaggerating the symptoms of mental or physical disorders "[12] In 1938, he was jailed for an eight dollar check forgery. During his absence, his wife, described as "voluble, lively, full of spunk",[13] lost the family home. [14] Priscilla Presley recalls her as "a surreptitious drinker and alcoholic. Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, (born Priscilla Ann Wagner; May 24, 1945) is an American Actress and Businesswoman. "[15]
Presley was bullied at school; classmates threw "things at him—rotten fruit and stuff—because he was different. . . quiet and he stuttered and he was a mama's boy. "[16]
At age ten, he made his first public performance in a singing contest at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show. Dressed as a cowboy, the young Presley had to stand on a chair to reach the microphone and sang Red Foley's "Old Shep. Clyde Julian "Red" Foley ( June 17 1910 – September 19 1968) was a Country music Singer. " He won second prize. [17]
In 1946, Presley got his first guitar. [18] He had wanted a bicycle or rifle for his birthday, but his parents could only afford a guitar. [19][20] In September 1948 the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee[19], allegedly because Vernon—in addition to needing work—had to escape the law for transporting bootleg liquor. Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. [14][21] In 1949, they lived at Lauderdale Courts, a public housing development in one of Memphis' poorer sections. Presley practiced playing guitar in the laundry room and also played in a five-piece band with other tenants. [22] Another resident, Johnny Burnette, recalled, "Wherever Elvis went he'd have his guitar slung across his back. Johnny Burnett redirects here for the baseball infielder see Johnny Burnett (baseball player. . . [H]e'd go in to one of the cafes or bars. . . Then some folks would say: 'Let's hear you sing, boy. '"[23] Presley attended L. C. Humes High School, but fellow students viewed the young singer's performing unfavorably: one recalled that he was "a sad, shy, not especially attractive boy" whose guitar playing was not likely to win any prizes. L C Humes High School, better known as simply Humes High School, was a High school located in Memphis Tennessee. Some children made fun of him as a 'trashy' kind of boy playing 'trashy' hillbilly music. "[24] Others, however, "would beg him" to sing, but Presley was apparently too shy to perform. [25]
Presley occasionally worked evenings to boost the family income. [26] He began to grow his sideburns and dress in the wild, flashy clothes of Lansky Brothers on Beale Street, when he could afford to. Beale Street is a street in downtown Memphis Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street a distance of approximately. [27] He stood out, especially in the conservative Deep South of the 1950s, and was mocked and bullied for it. The Deep South is a descriptive category of cultural and geographic subregions in the American South. [22] Despite any unpopularity or shyness, he was a contestant in his school's 1952 "Annual Minstrel Show"[22] and won by receiving the most applause and thus an encore (he sang "Cold Cold Icy Fingers" and "Till I Waltz Again With You"). [23]
After graduation, Presley was still rather shy, a "kid who had spent scarcely a night away from home". [28] His third job was driving a truck for the Crown Electric Company. He began wearing his hair longer with a "ducktail"—the style of truck drivers at that time. [29]
Early musical influences
Initial influences came through his family's attendance at the Assembly of God, a Pentecostal Holiness church. The World Assemblies of God Fellowship, or Assemblies of God for short is the world's largest Pentecostal denomination with over 283413 churches and outstations Pentecostalism is a renewalist religious movement within Christianity that places special emphasis on the direct personal experience of God through the Baptism The Holiness movement in Christianity is composed of people who believe and propagate the belief that the carnal nature of humanity can be cleansed through Faith [10] Rolling Stone wrote: "Gospel pervaded Elvis' character and was a defining and enduring influence all of his days. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published "[30] During breaks at recording sessions or after concerts, Presley often joined in private with others for informal gospel music sessions. Gospel music is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life as well as (in terms of the varying music styles to [31]
The young Presley frequently listened to local radio; his first musical hero was family friend Mississippi Slim, a hillbilly singer with a radio show on Tupelo’s WELO. Mississippi Slim is the stage name of Carvel Lee Ausborn (1923 - 1959 of pneumonia a Hillbilly singer with a Radio show on Tupelo 's WELO Hillbilly is a term referring to people who dwell in remote Rural, Mountainous areas of the United States, primarily southern Appalachia and WELO (580 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards format Presley performed occasionally on Slim’s Saturday morning show, Singin’ and Pickin’ Hillbilly. "He was crazy about music. . . That’s all he talked about," recalls his sixth grade friend, James Ausborn, Slim’s younger brother. [32] Before he was a teenager, music was already Presley’s "consuming passion". [32] J. R. Snow, son of 1940s country superstar Hank Snow, recalls that even as a young man Presley knew all of Hank Snow’s songs, "even the most obscure". Clarence Eugene Snow ( May 9, 1914 &ndash December 20, 1999) better known as Hank Snow, was a Hall of Fame Country music [33]
In Memphis, Presley went to record stores that had jukeboxes and listening booths, playing old records and new releases for hours. jukebox is a partially automated music-playing device usually a Coin -operated machine that can play specially selected songs from self-contained media He was an audience member at the all-night black and white "gospel sings" downtown. [34] Memphis Symphony Orchestra concerts at Overton Park were another Presley favorite, along with the Metropolitan Opera. A symphony is a Musical composition, often extended and usually for Orchestra. Overton Park may also refer to the US Supreme Court case Citizens to Preserve Overton Park v Opera is an art form in which Singers and Musicians perform a Dramatic work (called an opera which combines a text (called a Libretto His small record collection included Mario Lanza and Dean Martin. WikipediaWikiProject_Opera#Infoboxes --> Mario Lanza ( January 31, 1921 &ndash October 7 1959 Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7 1917 &ndash December 25 1995 was an American Singer, Film Actor, television personality Presley later said, "I just loved music. Music period. "[32]
Memphis had a strong tradition of blues music and Presley went to blues as well as hillbilly venues. Many of his future recordings were inspired by local African American composers and recording artists, including Arthur Crudup, Rufus Thomas and B.B. King. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (also known as "Pop" Crudup) ( August 24 1905 — March 28 1974) was a Delta Rufus Thomas Jr ( March 26 1917 – December 15 2001) was a Rhythm and blues, Funk and soul singer and B B King (born Riley B King, September 16 1925 is an American Blues Guitarist and Singer-songwriter. [35] King says that he "knew Elvis before he was popular. He used to come around and be around us a lot . . . on Beale Street. Beale Street is a street in downtown Memphis Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street a distance of approximately. "[36]
Presley "was an untrained musician who played entirely by ear. 'I don't read music,' he confessed, 'but I know what I like. ' . . . Because he was not a songwriter, Presley [would] rarely [have] material prepared for recording sessions. . . " When later, as a young singer, he "ventured into the recording studio he was heavily influenced by the songs he had heard on the jukebox and radio. "[37]
First recordings and performances
On July 18, 1953, Presley went to Sun Records' Memphis Recording Service to record "My Happiness" with "That's When Your Heartaches Begin", supposedly a present for his mother. Elvis Presley 's Sun recordings are a number of recordings he made at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee U Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sun Studio was opened by rock pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis Tennessee, on January 3, 1950. [38] During his initial introduction at Sun Records, the receptionist Marion Keisker asked him who he sounded like. Marion Keisker MacInnes ( September 23, 1917 – December 29, 1989) born in Memphis Tennessee, was a radio show host station manager Presley replied: "I don't sound like nobody. "[39] On January 4, 1954, he cut a second acetate. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) An acetate disc (also known as a test acetate or in the United States a lacquer) is an audio disc that is created as part of the process of producing a Gramophone Sun Records boss Sam Phillips was on the lookout for someone who could deliver a blend of black blues and boogie-woogie music; he thought it would be very popular among white people. Samuel Cornelius Phillips ( January 5, 1923 – July 30, 2003) better known as Sam Phillips, was an American Boogie-woogie is a style of Piano -based Blues that became very popular in the late 1930s and early 1940s but originated much earlier and was extended from piano [40] Keisker called Presley on June 26, 1954. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) After an inauspicious session, Phillips invited local musicians Winfield "Scotty" Moore and Bill Black to audition Presley. Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III (born December 27, 1931 near Gadsden Tennessee) is a legendary American Guitarist and William Patton "Bill" Black Jr ( September 17, 1926 – October 21, 1965) was an American Musician. Though they were not overly impressed, a studio session was planned. [41]
During a recording break, Presley began "acting the fool" first with Arthur Crudup's "That's All Right (Mama)". " That's All Right (Mama " is the name of the first single released by Elvis Presley, written and originally performed by blues singer Arthur Crudup. [42] Phillips got them all to restart and began taping. This was the sound he had been looking for. [43] The group recorded other songs, including Bill Monroe's "Blue Moon of Kentucky". William Smith Monroe ( September 13, 1911 – September 9, 1996) was an American musician who developed the style of music known as " Blue Moon of Kentucky " is a Waltz written in 1947 by bluegrass musician Bill Monroe and recorded by his band The Blue Grass Boys "That's All Right" was aired on July 8, 1954, by DJ Dewey Phillips. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) A disc jockey (also known as DJ or deejay) is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience "Daddy-O" Dewey Phillips ( May 13, 1926 &ndash September 28, 1968) was one of rock 'n' roll's pioneering disk jockeys along the lines [44]b After its release, both sides of "That's All Right"/"Blue Moon of Kentucky" began to chart across the South. [45]
Moore and Black began playing regularly with Presley. They gave a few performances in July 1954 to promote the Sun single at the Bon Air, a rowdy music club where the band was not well-received. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) [46] On July 30 the trio, billed as The Blue Moon Boys, made their first appearance at the Overton Park Shell, with Slim Whitman headlining. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Slim Whitman (born January 20, 1924 in Tampa Florida) is an American Country music singer and songwriter [47] A nervous Presley's legs were said to have shaken uncontrollably during this show: his wide-legged pants emphasized his leg movements, apparently causing females in the audience to go "crazy". [48] Scotty Moore claims it was just the natural way he moved and had nothing to do with "nerves. "[49] Presley consciously incorporated similar movements into future shows. [50]
DJ and promoter Bob Neal became the trio's manager (replacing Scotty Moore). Moore and Black left their band, the Starlite Wranglers and, from August through October 1954, appeared with Presley at The Eagle's Nest. [46] Presley debuted at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on October 2; Hank Snow introduced Presley on stage. The Grand Ole Opry is a weekly Country music radio program and concert broadcast live on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule He performed "Blue Moon of Kentucky" but received only a polite response. Afterwards, the singer was allegedly told by the Opry's Jim Denny: "Boy, you’d better keep driving that truck. "[51], though others deny it was Denny. [52] Country music promoter and manager Tillman Franks booked Presley for the Louisiana Hayride on October 16. Tillman B Franks (born September 29 1920, Stamps, Arkansas - October 26 2006) was an American bassist The Louisiana Hayride was a radio (later television broadcast from the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport Louisiana, that during its heyday from Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Before Franks saw Presley, he referred to him as "that new black singer with the funny name". [53] During Presley's first set, the reaction was muted; for the second, Franks advised Presley to "Let it all go!" As house drummer D.J. Fontana (who had worked in strip clubs) complemented Presley's movements with accented beats and Bill Black engaged in his usual stage antics, the crowd was more responsive. Dominic Joseph Fontana (born March 15 1931 in Shreveport Louisiana) is an American musician best known as the Drummer for Elvis Presley for [54][55]
According to one source, "Audiences had never before heard [such] music. . . [or] seen anyone who performed like Presley either. The shy, polite, mumbling boy gained self-confidence with every appearance. . . People watching the show were astounded and shocked, both by the ferocity of his performance, and the crowd’s reaction to it. . . Roy Orbison saw Presley for the first time in Odessa, Texas: 'His energy was incredible, his instinct was just amazing. Roy Kelton Orbison ( April 23 1936 &ndash December 6 1988) nicknamed "The Big O" was an influential Grammy Award -winning . . I just didn’t know what to make of it. There was just no reference point in the culture to compare it. '"[56] Sam Phillips said Presley "put every ounce of emotion . . . into every song, almost as if he was incapable of holding back. "[57]
Breakthrough, 1956
Presley's sound proved hard to categorize; he was billed or labeled in the media as "The King of Western Bop", "The Hillbilly Cat" and "The Memphis Flash". Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Hillbilly is a term referring to people who dwell in remote Rural, Mountainous areas of the United States, primarily southern Appalachia and He was also dubbed "Elvis the Pelvis" which Presley disliked, calling it "one of the most childish expressions I ever heard. "[58]
On August 15, 1955, "Colonel" Tom Parker became Presley's manager. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) "Colonel" Tom Parker (born Andreas Cornelis (Dries van Kuijk on June 26, 1909 &ndash January 21, 1997) was By August 1955, Sun Studios had released ten sides credited to "Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill", all typical of the developing Presley style. Several major record labels had shown interest in signing Presley. On November 21, 1955, Parker and Phillips negotiated a deal with RCA Victor Records to acquire Presley's Sun contract for an unprecedented $40,000, $5,000 of which was a bonus for the singer[59] (Presley was under 21 at the time and still a minor, so his father had to sign the contract. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. [60])
To increase the singer's exposure, Parker finally brought Presley to television (In March 1955, Presley had failed an audition for Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts). Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts (also known as Talent Scouts) was a radio and Television Variety show which ran on CBS from He booked six Dorsey Brothers' Stage Show appearances (CBS), beginning January 28, 1956, when Presley was introduced by Cleveland DJ Bill Randle. The Dorsey Brothers consisted of a studio group fronted by musicians Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Bill Randle ( March 14, 1923 - July 9, 2004) was an American Disc Parker also obtained a lucrative two-show deal with Milton Berle (NBC). Mendel "Milton Berle" Berlinger ( July 12, 1908 &ndash March 27, 2002) was an Emmy -winning American Comedian
On January 27, Presley's first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel," was released. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. " Heartbreak Hotel " is a Rock and roll song performed by Elvis Presley, with Bill Black ( bass) Scotty Moore ( By April it hit number one in the U. S. , and sold one million copies. On March 23, RCA Victor released Elvis Presley, his first album. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Elvis Presley is the self-titled debut album by Elvis Presley released on RCA Victor Records in mono, catalogue number LPM 1254 Like the Sun recordings, the majority of the tracks were country songs. [61]
From April 23, he had two weeks at the New Frontier Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip—billed this time as "the Atomic Powered Singer". Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at The New Frontier was a Hotel and Casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Paradise Nevada, USA, that had operated continuously The Las Vegas Strip (also known as The Strip) is an approximately 4 mile (6 His shows were badly received, by critics and the conservative guests. Presley saw Freddie Bell and the Bellboys live in Vegas, and liked their version of Leiber and Stoller's "Hound Dog". Freddie Bell and the Bellboys were an American Vocal group, influential in the development of Rock and roll in the 1950s Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential " Hound Dog " is a Twelve-bar blues written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and originally recorded by Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton By May 16, he had added the song to his own act. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. [62]
A few days after an April 3 appearance for The Milton Berle Show in San Diego, a near-fatal flight taking Presley's band to Nashville for a recording session left all three badly shaken. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Texaco Star Theater, a comedy-variety [63] After more hectic touring, Presley returned to The Milton Berle Show on June 5 and performed "Hound Dog" (without his guitar). Texaco Star Theater, a comedy-variety Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Singing it uptempo, he then began a slower version. His exaggerated, straight-legged shuffle around the microphone stand stirred the audience—as did his vigorous leg shaking and hip thrusts in time to the beat. Presley's "gyrations" created a storm of controversy—even eclipsing the 'communist threat' headlines prevalent at the time. Communism is a Socioeconomic structure that promotes the establishment of an egalitarian, classless, stateless Society based [64] The press described his performance as "vulgar" and "obscene". [64][65] Presley was obliged to explain himself on the local New York City TV show Hy Gardner Calling: "Rock and roll music, if you like it, and you feel it, you can't help but move to it. The City of New York Hy Gardner ( December 2, 1908 &ndash June 17, 1989) was a columnist for the New York Herald Tribune, host of The Hy That's what happens to me. I have to move around. I can't stand still. I've tried it, and I can't do it. "[66]
The Berle shows drew such huge ratings that Steve Allen (NBC), not a fan of rock and roll, booked him for one appearance in New York. Steve Allen, born Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen ( December 26 1921 – October 30 2000) was an American The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Allen wanted "to do a show the whole family can watch" and introduced a "new Elvis" in white bow tie and black tails. Presley sang "Hound Dog" for less than a minute to a Basset Hound in a top hat. The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of Dog of the Hound family For the item of clothing see Top hat. For the fictional TUGS character see Top Hat (TUGS. According to one author, "Allen thought Presley was talentless and absurd. . . [he] set things up so that Presley would show his contrition. . . "[67][68] The day after (July 2), the single "Hound Dog" was recorded and Scotty Moore said they were "all angry about their treatment the previous night". Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival [68] (Presley often referred to the Allen show as the most ridiculous performance of his career. [66]) A few days later, Presley made a "triumphant" outdoor appearance in Memphis at which he announced: "You know, those people in New York are not gonna change me none. I'm gonna show you what the real Elvis is like tonight. "[69]
Country vocalists The Jordanaires accompanied Presley on The Steve Allen Show and their first recording session together produced "Any Way You Want Me", "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog". The Jordanaires are an American singing group formed in 1948 in Springfield Missouri. Any Way You Want Me is the re-issue title of Fresh Water, the 1972 debut Album by Australian rock and blues singer Alison McCallum For the Bobby Brown album see Don't Be Cruel (album. " Don't Be Cruel " is a song by Otis Blackwell, which was recorded The Jordanaires would work with the singer through the 1960s.
Though Presley had been unhappy, Allen's show had, for the first time, beaten The Ed Sullivan Show in the ratings, causing a critical Sullivan (CBS) to book Presley for three appearances for an unprecedented $50,000. The Ed Sullivan Show was an American television Variety show that ran from June 20, 1948 to June 6, CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. [70]
Presley's first Ed Sullivan appearance (September 9, 1956) was seen by some 55–60 million viewers. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "Compared to moments on the Dorsey shows and on the Berle show, it was ice cream. "[71] On the third Sullivan show, Presley sang only slow paced ballads and a gospel song. [72] The fact that Presley was only shown from the waist up and "stepped out in the outlandish costume of a pasha, if not a harem girl" during this last broadcast has led to claims that Sullivan had "censored" or even "buried" the singer,[73] or that Colonel Parker had orchestrated the episode to generate publicity. [74][75] In spite of any misgivings about the controversial nature of his performing style, Sullivan declared at the end of the third appearance that Presley was "a real decent, fine boy" and that they had never had "a pleasanter experience" on the show. [75]
Controversial King
When "That's All Right" was played, many listeners were sure Presley must be black, and most white disc-jockeys wouldn't play his Sun singles. Since the 1950s the impact on American and world culture of Elvis Presley &mdash singer and music icon &mdash has been recognized However, black disc-jockeys didn't want anything to do with a record made by a white man. [76] To some, Presley had undoubtedly "stolen" or at least "derived his style from the Negro rhythm-and-blues performers of the late 1940s. "[77] Some black entertainers, notably Jackie Wilson, countered, "A lot of people have accused Elvis of stealing the black man’s music, when in fact, almost every black solo entertainer copied his stage mannerisms from Elvis. Jack Leroy "Jackie" Wilson Jr ( June 9, 1934 &ndash January 21, 1984) was an American singer "[78]e
By the spring of 1956, Presley was becoming popular nationwide and teenagers flocked to his concerts. Scotty Moore recalled: "He’d start out, 'You ain’t nothin’ but a Hound Dog,' and they’d just go to pieces. They’d always react the same way. There’d be a riot every time. "[79] Bob Neal wrote: "It was almost frightening, the reaction. . . from teenage boys. So many of them, through some sort of jealousy, would practically hate him. " In Lubbock, Texas, a teenage gang fire-bombed Presley's car. [80] Some performers became resentful (or resigned to the fact) that Presley going on stage before them would "kill" their own act; he thus rose quickly to top billing. [80] At the two concerts he performed at the 1956 Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, one hundred National Guardsmen were on hand to prevent crowd trouble. For the National Guard of a State and other countries' National Guard see National Guard. [81]
To many adults, the singer was "the first rock symbol of teenage rebellion. . . . they did not like him, and condemned him as depraved. Anti-Negro prejudice doubtless figured in adult antagonism. Regardless of whether parents were aware of the Negro sexual origins of the phrase 'rock 'n' roll', Presley impressed them as the visual and aural embodiment of sex. "[82] In 1956, a critic for the New York Daily News wrote that popular music "has reached its lowest depths in the 'grunt and groin' antics of one Elvis Presley" and the Jesuits denounced him in its weekly magazine, America. The Daily News of New York City is the fifth most-widely circulated daily Newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 703137 The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order America is a national weekly Magazine published by the American Jesuits that contains news and opinion about the Roman Catholic Church [83] Even Frank Sinatra opined: "His kind of music is deplorable, a rancid smelling aphrodisiac. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor It fosters almost totally negative and destructive reactions in young people. "[84] Presley responded to this (and other derogatory comments Sinatra made) by saying: "I admire the man. He has a right to say what he wants to say. He is a great success and a fine actor, but I think he shouldn't have said it. . . This [rock and roll] is a trend, just the same as he faced when he started years ago. "[85]
Presley was even seen as a "definite danger to the security of the United States. " His actions and motions were called "a strip-tease with clothes on" or "sexual self-gratification on stage. A striptease or Exotic dance is a form of erotic entertainment usually a Dance, in which the performer known as a "stripper" gradually undresses " They were compared with "masturbation or riding a microphone. Masturbation refers to Sexual stimulation especially of one's own genitals ( self masturbation) and often to the point of Orgasm, which " Some saw the singer as a sexual pervert, and psychologists feared that teenaged girls and boys could easily be "aroused to sexual indulgence and perversion by certain types of motions and hysteria—the type that was exhibited at the Presley show. Perversion is a concept describing those types of Human behavior that are perceived to be a serious deviation from what is considered to be orthodox or normal Hysteria in its colloquial use describes a state of Mind, one of unmanageable Fear or Emotional excesses "[86] In August 1956, a Florida judge called Presley a "savage" and threatened to arrest him if he shook his body while performing in Jacksonville. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the The judge declared that Presley's music was undermining the youth of America. Throughout the performance (which was filmed by police), he kept still as ordered, except for wiggling a finger in mockery at the ruling. [87] (Presley recalls this incident during the '68 Comeback Special. Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, was the title of a 1968 United States Television special. )
In 1957, Presley even faced accusations of racism when he was alleged to have said: "The only thing Negro people can do for me is to buy my records and shine my shoes. Jailhouse Rock is an American Motion picture directed by Richard Thorpe, released by MGM on November 8, 1957 Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Negro is a term referring to people of Black African ancestry " The singer always denied saying, or ever wanting to say, such a racist remark. Jet magazine, run by and for African Americans, subsequently investigated the story and found no basis to the claim. Jet is a popular African-American Publication founded in Chicago Illinois in 1951 by John H However, the Jet journalist did find plenty of testimony that Presley judged people "regardless of race, color or creed". [88]
His parents moved home in Memphis, but the singer lived there briefly. With increased concerns over privacy and security, Graceland was bought in 1957, a mansion with several acres of land. Graceland is the name of the 138 acre estate and large white-columned mansion that once belonged to Elvis Presley, located at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis This was Presley's primary residence until his death.
Presley's record sales grew quickly throughout the late 1950s, with hits like "All Shook Up", "(Let me Be Your) Teddy Bear" and "Too Much". " All Shook Up " is one of the many hit songs of Elvis Presley. " (Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear " is a popular Song. It was written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe and published in 1957. " Too Much " is a hit song recorded by Elvis Presley.
Military service and mother's death
On December 20, 1957, Presley received his draft notice. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) The Draft redirects here For other uses see Draft. Conscription in the United States has been employed several times usually during Hal Wallis and Paramount Pictures had already spent $350,000 on the film King Creole, and did not want to suspend or cancel the project. Hal B Wallis, CBE ( September 14, 1899 &ndash October 5, 1986) was an Academy Award -winning American Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and Distribution company, based in Hollywood California. King Creole is an American Motion picture directed by Michael Curtiz, released by Paramount Pictures on July 2, The Memphis Draft Board granted Presley a deferment to finish it. On March 24, 1958, he was inducted as US Army private #53310761 and completed basic training at Fort Hood, Texas on September 17, 1958, before being posted to Friedberg, Germany with the 3rd Armored Division, where his service took place from October 1958 until March 2, 1960. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Fort Hood, named after Confederate General John Bell Hood, is a United States Army post located halfway between Austin and Waco Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Friedberg ( Friedberg in der Wetterau) is a town and the capital of the Wetteraukreis district in Hesse, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. [89]
Presley had chosen not to join 'Special Services', which would have allowed him to avoid certain duties and maintain his public profile. [90] He continued to receive massive media coverage, with much speculation echoing Presley's own concerns about his enforced absence damaging his career. However, early in 1958, RCA Victor producer Steve Sholes and Hill and Range "song searcher" Freddy Bienstock had both pushed for recording sessions and strong song material, the aim being to release regular hit recordings during Presley's two-year hiatus. [91] Hit singles—and six albums—duly followed during that period.
As Presley's fame grew, his mother continued to drink excessively and began to gain weight. She had wanted her son to succeed, "but. . . [the] hysteria of the crowd frightened her. "[92] In early August 1958, doctors had diagnosed hepatitis and her condition worsened. Hepatitis (plural hepatitides) implies injury to the Liver characterized by the presence of Inflammatory cells in the tissue of Presley was granted emergency leave to visit her, arriving in Memphis on August 12. Two days later, Gladys Presley died of heart failure, aged forty-six. Presley was distraught, "grieving almost constantly" for days. [93]
Some months later, in Germany, "[a] sergeant had introduced [Presley] to amphetamines when they were on maneuvers at Grafenwöhr. Amphetamine, and related drugs such as Methamphetamine are a group of drugs that act by increasing levels of Norepinephrine, Serotonin, and Dopamine Grafenwöhr is a town in the district Neustadt (Waldnaab, in eastern Bavaria, Germany. . . it seemed like half the guys in the company were taking them. " Friends around Presley, like Joe Esposito, also began taking them, "if only to keep up with Elvis, who was practically evangelical about their benefits. Joe Esposito (born January 1938 in Chicago Illinois) is a veteran Author and Publisher,who along with his long time business partner Daniel Lombardy "[94] The army also introduced Presley to karate—something which he studied seriously, even including it in his later live performances. ( or is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands from indigenous fighting methods and Chinese Kenpō. [95]f
In 2008, it was claimed that Presley had flown to London (1958) for a one-day trip: his only visit to the UK was thought to have been a stop-over at Prestwick Airport, Scotland in 1960. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Port-adhair Ghlaschu Phreastabhaig is an International airport serving Glasgow, situated north of the town of Prestwick Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Tommy Steele, (Presley's alleged chaperone) said that he'd sworn not to divulge details of the visit. Tommy Steele OBE (born 17 December 1936 in London England) is an English entertainer [96] Friends of Presley, including Army buddy Lamar Fike, insist that the trip never took place. [97]
Presley returned to the U. S. on March 2, 1960, and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant on March 5. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a [98] Recording sessions in March and April yielded some of his best-selling songs—including "It's Now or Never". "' Although some tracks were uptempo, none could be described as "rock and roll". Most found their way on to an album—Elvis is Back!—described by one critic as "a triumph on every level. Elvis Is Back! is the tenth album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Records in mono and Stereo, LPM/LSP 2231 in April . . It was as if Elvis had. . . broken down the barriers of genre and prejudice to express everything he heard in all the kinds of music he loved". [99] The album was also notable because of Homer Boots Randolph's acclaimed saxophone solo during the blues standard "Reconsider Baby". Homer Louis "Boots" Randolph III ( June 3, 1927 &ndash July 3, 2007) was an American musician best known for his 1963 saxophone
Acting career
- See also: Elvis Presley filmography
In 1956, Presley launched his career as a film actor, beginning with the musical western, Love Me Tender. In 1956, following his rise to stardom in the Rock and roll musical arena singer Elvis Presley launched a parallel career as a film actor beginning Love Me Tender is an American Motion picture directed by Robert D It was panned by the critics but did well at the box office. [100] The original title—The Reno Brothers—was changed because of the advanced sales of the song "Love Me Tender". The Reno Brothers Gang, also known as the Renos or the Reno Gang, was a group of criminals that operated in the Midwestern United States during and just The majority of Presley's films were musical comedies made to "sell records and produce high revenues. "[101] He also appeared in more dramatic films, like Jailhouse Rock and King Creole. Jailhouse Rock is an American Motion picture directed by Richard Thorpe, released by MGM on November 8, 1957 King Creole is an American Motion picture directed by Michael Curtiz, released by Paramount Pictures on July 2, The erotic, if not homoerotic[102], dance sequence on the song "Jailhouse Rock", which Presley choreographed himself, "is considered by many as his greatest performance ever captured on film. "[103] To maintain box office success, he even "shifted into beefcake formula comedy mode for a few years. Beefcake is a term denoting the use of nude or semi-nude male bodies "[104] He also made one non-musical western, Charro!. Charro! is a 1969 Western film starring Elvis Presley. It was among his final films and his only role that didn't feature the star singing
Presley effectively stopped live performing after his Army service, with the exception, ironically (given Sinatra's previously scathing criticism), of a guest appearance on The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis (1960) (He also performed three charity concerts—two in Memphis and one in Pearl Harbor (1961). Welcome Home Elvis is a 1960 Television special starring Frank Sinatra and featuring Elvis Presley in his first televised appearance since coming [105])
In the Army, Presley had said on many occasions that "more than anything, he wanted to be taken seriously as a dramatic actor. "[106] His manager, with an eye on long-term earnings, negotiated a multi-picture seven-year contract with Hal Wallis. Hal B Wallis, CBE ( September 14, 1899 &ndash October 5, 1986) was an Academy Award -winning American [107] Although Presley was praised by directors, like Michael Curtiz, as polite and hardworking (and as having an exceptional memory), "he was definitely not the most talented actor around. Michael Curtiz ( December 24, 1886 - April 10, 1962) was an Academy Award -winning Hungarian-American Film director "[108]
The Presley vehicles, and the AIP beach movies (which were mainly made for an early sixties teenage audience) were generally criticized as a "pantheon of bad taste. American International Pictures was a Film production company formed in April 1956 from American Releasing "[109] The scripts of his movies "were all the same, the songs progressively worse. "[110] Sight and Sound wrote that in his movies "Elvis Presley, aggressively bisexual in appeal, knowingly erotic, [was] acting like a crucified houri and singing with a kind of machine-made surrealism. Sight & Sound ( is a British monthly Film Magazine published by the British Film Institute (BFI Bisexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of both sexes or to a bisexual orientation Crucifixion (from Latin crucifixio, noun of process crucifixio, from perfect passive participle crucifixus, fixed to a cross from In Islam, the ḥūr or ḥūrīyah ( are described as "(splendid companions of equal age (well-matched" "lovely eyed" of "modest Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early-1920s and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members "[111] Others noted that the songs seemed to be "written on order by men who never really understood Elvis or rock and roll. "[112] For Blue Hawaii, "fourteen songs were cut in just three days. Blue Hawaii is a 1961 Musical film set in the state of Hawaii and starring Elvis Presley. "[113] Julie Parrish, who appeared in Paradise, Hawaiian Style, says that Presley hated such songs and that he "couldn't stop laughing while he was recording" one of them. Paradise Hawaiian Style is a 1966 music Comedy film starring Elvis Presley. [114] Critics would later claim that "No major star suffered through more bad movies than Elvis Presley. "[115]
Presley movies were nevertheless very popular, and he "became a film genre of his own. "[116] Elvis on celluloid was the only chance to see him in the absence of live appearances, especially outside of the U. S. (the only time he toured outside of the U. S. was in Canada in 1957). His Blue Hawaii even "boosted the new state's tourism. Some of his most enduring and popular songs came from those [kind of] movies," like "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Return to Sender" and "Viva Las Vegas. " Can't Help Falling in Love " by George Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, is a pop song based on " Plaisir d'amour " Return to Sender " is a 1962 Rock and roll hit single by American singer Elvis Presley. " Viva Las Vegas " is a 1964 song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and recorded by Elvis Presley for his Viva Las Vegas "[117] His 1960s films and soundtracks grossed some $280 million. [118]
In 1964, Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole had starred in Hal Wallis' Becket. Richard Burton, CBE (10 November 1925 &ndash 5 August 1984 was a Welsh multiple award-winning Actor. Peter O'Toole (born 2 August 1932) is an Irish and British actor who achieved instant stardom in 1962 playing T Becket is a 1964 Film adaptation of the play Becket or the Honour of God by Jean Anouilh made by Hal Wallis Productions Wallis admitted to the press that the financing of such quality productions was only possible by making a series of profitable B-movies starring Presley. He branded Wallis "a double-dealing sonofabitch" (and he thought little better of Tom Parker), realizing there had never been any intention to let him develop into a serious actor. [119]
Presley was one of the highest paid actors during the 1960s, but times were changing. "[The] Elvis Presley film was becoming passé. Young people were tuning in, dropping out and doing acid. Musical acts like Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, The Doors, Janis Joplin and many others were dominating the airwaves. Jefferson Airplane was an American rock band from San Francisco, a pioneer of the Psychedelic rock movement The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area. This article is about the band For their self-titled debut album see The Doors (album; for the Oliver Stone film see The Doors (film; for Doors in computing Janis Lyn Joplin ( January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) was an American singer songwriter and music arranger from Elvis Presley was not considered cool as he once was. "[120] Priscilla Presley recalls: "He blamed his fading popularity on his humdrum movies" and ". . . loathed their stock plots and short shooting schedules. " She also notes: "He could have demanded better, more substantial scripts, but he didn't. "[121]
Presley's final movie role was in Change of Habit (1969). Change of Habit is a 1969 Motion picture musical Drama starring Elvis Presley and Mary Tyler Moore. His last two films were concert documentaries in the early 1970s, though Presley was keen to consider dramatic movie roles. [122]g
As well as the formulaic movie songs of the 1960s, Presley did make noteworthy studio recordings, including "Suspicion," "(You're the) Devil in Disguise" and "It Hurts Me. " In 1966 he recorded a cover of Bob Dylan's "Tomorrow is a Long Time" (which RCA Victor relegated to a bonus track on the soundtrack album for Spinout). Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman, May 24 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American singer-songwriter author poet and painter who has been a major " Tomorrow Is a Long Time " is a song from the Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Volume II compilation first released in 1971 Spinout is a 1966 Musical film and Comedy starring Elvis Presley as the lead singer of a band and part-time Racecar driver He also produced two gospel albums: His Hand in Mine (1960) and How Great Thou Art (1966). His Hand in Mine was Elvis Presley's first RCA Victor 12" long-play Gospel album recorded and originally released in 1960 a followup to his How Great Thou Art is a musical album by the American singer Elvis Presley; it was his first non-soundtrack album recording of new material since 1962's In 1967, he recorded some well-received singles in collaboration with songwriter/guitar player Jerry Reed, including Reed's "Guitar Man. Jerry Reed Hubbard ( March 20, 1937 &ndash August 31, 2008) known professionally as Jerry Reed was an American Guitar Man is also a song by Jerry Reed (also recorded by Elvis Presley, and the title of an Elvis Presley album released in 1981 " However, "during the Beatles era (1963-70), only six Elvis singles reached number ten or better. 'Suspicious Minds' was the lone number one. "[123]
Sex symbol
Presley's sexual attraction and photogenic looks have been acknowledged. Elvis Presley had many close relationships throughout his career Director Steve Binder, not a fan of Presley's music at the time, recalled from the '68 Comeback Special: "I'm straight as an arrow and I got to tell you, you stop, whether you're male or female, to look at him. Steve Binder is an Emmy and Ace Award winner for his work as an American producer and director Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, was the title of a 1968 United States Television special. He was that good looking. And if you never knew he was a superstar, it wouldn't make any difference; if he'd walked in the room, you'd know somebody special was in your presence. "[124]
Accounts of Presley's numerous sexual conquests may be exaggerated[125][126] Cybill Shepherd reveals that Presley kissed her all over her naked body - but refused to have oral sex with her. Cybill Lynne Shepherd (born 18 February, 1950) is a American Actress, Singer and former fashion model. [127]. Girlfriends Judy Spreckels and June Juanico had no sexual relationships with Presley. Judy Spreckels (born 1933 is an American writer publisher and trial historian June Juanico (born 1938 is a former beauty queen and an Elvis Presley fan from Biloxi Mississippi, whom the famous Rock 'n' roll singer dated Byron Raphael and Alanna Nash have stated that the star "would never put himself inside one of these girls. Alanna Nash is an American Journalist and Biographer. Nash holds a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism . . "[128] Cassandra Peterson ("Elvira") says she knew Presley for only one night, but all they did was talk. Cassandra Peterson (born September 17, 1951) is an American actress best known for her on-screen Horror host Persona [129] Peggy Lipton claims that he was "virtually impotent" with her, but she attributed this to his boyishness and drug misuse. Peggy Lipton, also known as Peggy Lipton Jones (born August 30, 1946) is an American Actress and Socialite. [130] Guralnick concurs with others, "he wasn't really interested", preferring to lie in bed, watch television and talk. [131]
Ann-Margret (Presley's co-star in Viva Las Vegas) refers to Presley as her "soulmate" but has revealed little else. Ann-Margret (born April 28 1941 is a Swedish -born American actress singer Also see theme song Viva Las Vegas (song. Viva Las Vegas ( 1964) is an American romantic musical [132] A publicity campaign about Presley and Margret's romance was launched during the filming of Viva Las Vegas,[133] which helped to increase Margret's popularity. [134][135] Presley apparently dated many female co-stars for publicity purposes. [136] Lori Williams dated him for a while in 1964. Lori Williams (born March 23[[ 946]] is an American actress whose prominence rests on her iconic portrayal of a blonde go-go dancer who embarks with two female compatriots She says their "courtship was not some bizarre story. It was very sweet and Elvis was the perfect gentleman. "[137]
Family
- Main articles: Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie Presley
Priscilla Beaulieu Presley had stayed with Presley during the 1960s (they had first met in Germany, when she was only fourteen). Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, (born Priscilla Ann Wagner; May 24, 1945) is an American Actress and Businesswoman. Lisa Marie Presley (born February 1 1968 is an American Singer-songwriter. They married on May 1, 1967, in Las Vegas. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. A daughter, Lisa Marie, was born nine months later. Lisa Marie Presley (born February 1 1968 is an American Singer-songwriter. Even Priscilla has claimed that the singer was not overly active sexually during their five-year marriage. [138]
Influence of Colonel Parker and others
- Main articles: Colonel Tom Parker, Memphis Mafia
By 1967, Colonel Tom Parker had negotiated a contract that gave him 50% of Presley's earnings. "Colonel" Tom Parker (born Andreas Cornelis (Dries van Kuijk on June 26, 1909 &ndash January 21, 1997) was Memphis Mafia was the nickname for a group of friends associates employees and "yes-men" whose main function was to be around Elvis Presley from 1954 until Much has been written about the suspect nature of Parker's business practices. His dubious origins and gambling addictions in particular—and his subsequent need to have Presley signed up to commercially lucrative contracts—may well have adversely affected the course of Presley's career. t It has been claimed that Presley's original band was fired because Parker wanted to isolate the singer from anyone who might offer him a better management deal. [139]
Marty Lacker, one of a coterie of Presley's trusted friends known as the "Memphis Mafia", regarded Colonel Parker as a "hustler and scam artist" who abused Presley's trust, but Lacker acknowledged that Parker was a master promoter. Memphis Mafia was the nickname for a group of friends associates employees and "yes-men" whose main function was to be around Elvis Presley from 1954 until [140] Priscilla Presley noted that "Elvis detested the business side of his career. He would sign a contract without even reading it. "[141] Interestingly, Presley personally didn't like several songs he had to sing. Jerry Schilling, another Memphis Mafia member, relates that one way to arouse the wrath of the singer was to play one of his own recordings at his parties. Jerry Schilling (born 6 February, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a veteran Music industry professional best known for his association "Get that crap off," was his reaction on one occasion when someone played "All Shook Up" on a jukebox. "There was no doubt he was really angry. " Schilling thinks that Presley "lived with his music outside of the house—he didn't need to hear it while he was trying to relax in his own basement. "[142]
Presley's father distrusted the members of the "Memphis Mafia"; he thought they collectively exercised an unhealthy influence over his son. [143] "[I]t was no wonder" that as the singer "slid into addiction and torpor, no one raised the alarm: to them, Elvis was the bank, and it had to remain open. "[144] Musician Tony Brown noted the urgent need to reverse Presley's declining health as the singer toured in the mid-1970s. "But we all knew it was hopeless because Elvis was surrounded by that little circle of people. . . all those so-called friends and. . . bodyguards. "[145]
Larry Geller became Presley's hairdresser in 1964. Unlike Presley's generally down-to-earth buddies, Geller was interested in 'spiritual studies'. [146] From their first conversation, Geller recalls how Presley revealed his secret thoughts and anxieties, how "there's got to be a reason. . . why I was chosen to be Elvis Presley. '"[146] He then poured out his heart in "an almost painful rush of words and emotions," telling Geller about his mother and the hollowness of his Hollywood life, things he could not share with anyone around him. Thereafter, Presley voraciously read books Geller supplied, on religion and mysticism. Perhaps most tellingly, he revealed to Geller: "I swear to God, no one knows how lonely I get and how empty I really feel. "[147] Presley would be preoccupied by such matters for much of his life, taking trunkloads of books with him on tour. [148]
Presley's spirituality also led him to investigate Mormonism. Mormonism is a term used to describe the religious, ideological and cultural elements of certain branches of the Latter Day Saint movement He was close to the Osmond family, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the fourth largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest and most well-known A copy of the Book of Mormon owned by Presley with handwritten notes was given to Alan Osmond after his death, and eventually ended up in the church's archives in Salt Lake City. The Book of Mormon is a Sacred text of the churches in the Latter Day Saint movement. Salt Lake City is the Capital and the most populous city of the U A second copy may have also been given to the King by Ed Parker, Elvis' karate instructor. [149][150]
In 1969, record producer Chips Moman of American Studios, Memphis, was particularly critical of the song choices and staff of Hill and Range, Presley's main music publisher. Lincoln Wayne "Chips" Moman (born 1936 La Grange, Georgia) is an American Record producer, Guitarist and Songwriter Moman could only get the best out of Presley when he got the "aggravating" publishing personnel out of the studio. [151] RCA Victor executive Joan Deary was later full of praise for the superior results of Moman's work but despite this, no producer was to override Hill and Range's control again. [152]
1968 comeback
By mid-1968, Presley's recording career was floundering; he had become deeply unhappy with his career. Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, was the title of a 1968 United States Television special. Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, was the title of a 1968 United States Television special. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [119] In the summer, he made a Christmas telecast on NBC. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Later dubbed the '68 Comeback Special, and airing on December 3, 1968, the show featured lavishly staged productions, but also saw Presley clad in black leather, performing live in an uninhibited style reminiscent of his rock and roll days. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Rolling Stone called it "a performance of emotional grandeur and historical resonance. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published "[30] Its success was helped by director and co-producer, Steve Binder, who worked hard to reassure the nervous singer[124]n and to produce a show that was not just an hour of Christmas songs, as Colonel Parker had originally planned. [153][154]
Buoyed by the experience, Presley engaged in the prolific series of recording sessions at American Studios, which lead to the acclaimed From Elvis in Memphis (Chips Moman was its uncredited producer). From Elvis in Memphis is the thirty-fourth album, not counting budget compilations on the RCA Camden subsidiary by Elvis Presley, released on [155] It was followed by From Memphis To Vegas/From Vegas To Memphis, a double-album. From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis is the thirty-fifth album, not counting budget compilations on the RCA Camden subsidiary by Elvis
The same sessions lead to the hit singles "In the Ghetto", "Suspicious Minds", "Kentucky Rain" and "Don't Cry Daddy". “ In the Ghetto ” is a song written by Mac Davis and was originally titled " The Vicious Circle " " Suspicious Minds " is a song originating in the United States in 1956 that thematizes emotional entrapment within a dysfunctional relationship Kentucky Rain was a 1970 song sung by American Singer Elvis Presley. " Don't Cry Daddy " was recorded by Elvis Presley on January 15 1969 and released as a single
In 1969, Presley made record-breaking appearances in Las Vegas. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally [156]h He then toured across the U. S. up to his death, with many of the 1,145 concerts setting venue attendance records. He also had hit singles in many countries. Presley's song repertoire was criticized, indicating he was still distant from trends within contemporary music. [157]
1970's
On December 21, 1970, Presley met with President Richard Nixon at the White House (Presley arrived with a gift—a handgun. Aloha from Hawaii is a music concert that was headlined by Elvis Presley, and broadcast live via satellite around the world on January 14, 1973 Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence It was accepted but not presented for security reasons). Presley had engineered the encounter to express his patriotism, his contempt for the hippie drug culture and his wish to be appointed a "Federal Agent at Large". The Hippie Subculture was originally a Youth movement that began in the United States during the early 1960s and spread around the world Drug subcultures are examples of Countercultures primarily defined by Recreational drug use. He also wished to obtain a Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs badge to add to similar items he had begun collecting. The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD was a predecessor agency of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA He offered to "infiltrate hippie groups" and claimed that The Beatles had "made their money, then gone back to England where they fomented anti-American feeling. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 "[158] Nixon was uncertain and bemused by their encounter, and twice expressed concern that Presley needed to "retain his credibility". [158][159]
MGM filmed him in Las Vegas for a 1970 documentary: Elvis: That’s The Way It Is. As he toured, more gold record awards followed. In 1971, Presley was named 'One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation' by the U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce (The Jaycees). That summer, the City of Memphis named part of Highway 51 South "Elvis Presley Boulevard", and he won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (the organization that presents Grammy awards). The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc is known variously as The Recording Academy or NARAS.
MGM filmed other shows for Elvis on Tour, which won a Golden Globe for Best Documentary, 1972. Elvis on Tour is a Golden Globe -winning American musical - documentary Motion picture released by MGM in 1972 A fourteen-date tour started with an unprecedented four consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, New York. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. After the tour, Presley released the 1972 single "Burning Love"—his last top ten hit in the U. " Burning Love " is a Song written by Dennis Linde and made famous by Elvis Presley. S. charts.
Aloha From Hawaii
In January 1973, Presley held two concerts in Hawaii to raise money for the Kui Lee cancer foundation. Kuiokalani Lee ( 31 July 1932 &ndash 3 December 1966) was a singer-songwriter who took part in showbusiness both in New York The first concert was on January 12 and used primarily as a practice run for the main show which was to be broadcast live on January 14. The first show was also filmed with the intention of using it as a backup if there were technical problems with the live broadcast. The "Aloha from Hawaii" concert was the first satellite broadcast, reaching at least a billion viewers live and a further 500 million on delay. Aloha from Hawaii is a music concert that was headlined by Elvis Presley, and broadcast live via satellite around the world on January 14, 1973 The show's album went to number one and spent a year in the charts. The album also proved to be Presley's last US Number One album during his lifetime.
Divorce from Priscilla
Off stage, Presley had continuing problems. In spite of his own infidelity, Presley was furious that Priscilla was having an affair with a mutual acquaintance—Mike Stone, a karate instructor. He raged obsessively: "There's too much pain in me. . . Stone [must] die. "[160] A bodyguard, Red West, felt compelled to get a price for a contract killing and was relieved when Presley decided: "Aw hell. Red West (born 1936 is an American Actor, film stuntman and Songwriter. . . Maybe it's a bit heavy. . . "[161] The Presleys separated on February 23, 1972, agreeing to share custody of their daughter. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Around this time the singer became "inseparable" from Linda Thompson, one-time Memphis beauty queen, until just a few months before his death. Linda Diane Thompson (born May 23, 1950, in Memphis Tennessee) is an American Actress A beauty contest or beauty pageant is a competition based mainly though not always entirely on the physical beauty of its contestants and often incorporating Personality [162]
After his divorce in 1973, Presley became increasingly isolated and overweight, with prescription drugs affecting his health, mood and his stage act. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence | |-| |-| |- | |-| |-| |-| |-| |} The Oval Office is the official office of the President of the United States. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He overdosed twice on barbiturates, spending three days in a coma in his hotel suite after the first. Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system Depressants and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects from mild Sedation [148] Despite this, his "thundering" live version of "How Great Thou Art" won him a Grammy award in 1974[163] Presley won three competitive "Grammies" for his gospel recordings: "How Great Thou Art"—the album, as well as the single—and for the album He Touched Me (1972) (He had fourteen nominations during his career, though it has been claimed that "Elvis has never been adequately appreciated by those who give the Grammies. How Great Thou Art is a musical album by the American singer Elvis Presley; it was his first non-soundtrack album recording of new material since 1962's Gospel music is Music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life as well as (in terms of the varying music styles to He Touched Me was a 1972 Gospel music album by Elvis Presley which sold over 1 million copies in the US alone and earned Presley his second of three Grammy Awards "[164])
Presley continued to play to sell-out crowds; a 1975 tour ended with a concert in Michigan, attended by over 62,000 fans. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. However the singer now had "no motivation to lose his extra poundage. . . he became self-conscious. . . his self-confidence before the audience declined. . . Headlines such as 'Elvis Battles Middle Age' and 'Time Makes Listless Machine of Elvis' were not uncommon. "[165] According to Marjorie Garber, when Presley made his later appearances in Las Vegas, he appeared "heavier, in pancake makeup. . . with an elaborate jeweled belt and cape, crooning pop songs to a microphone . . . [He] had become Liberace. Wladziu Valentino Liberace He had a twin who died at birth and he was born with a Caul, which in his family as in many societies was taken as a sign of genius and an exceptional Even his fans were now middle-aged matrons and blue-haired grandmothers, who praised him as a good son who loved his mother; Mother's Day became a special holiday for Elvis' fans. Mother's Day is a day honoring Mothers celebrated on various days in many places around the world "[166]
Almost throughout the 1970s, RCA Victor had been increasingly concerned about making money from Presley material: they often had to rely on live recordings because of problems getting him to attend studio sessions. RCA Victor's mobile studio was occasionally sent to Graceland in the hope of capturing an inspired vocal performance. Once in a studio, he could lack interest or be easily distracted; often this was linked to his health and drug problems. [159]
Final year and death
In 2006, a journalist recalled: "Elvis Presley had [in 1977] become a grotesque caricature of his sleek, energetic former self. . . he was barely able to pull himself through his abbreviated concerts. "[167] In Alexandria, Louisiana, the singer was on stage for less than an hour and "was impossible to understand. Alexandria is a City in and the Parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. "[168] In Baton Rouge, Presley failed to appear. Baton Rouge (French Bâton-Rouge ˌbætən ˈruːdʒ in English, and in French) is the capital city of Louisiana. He was unable to get out of his hotel bed, and the rest of the tour was cancelled. [168] In Knoxville, Tennessee on May 20, "there was no longer any pretense of keeping up appearances. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held The idea was simply to get Elvis out on stage and keep him upright. . . "[169] Despite his obvious problems, shows in Omaha, Nebraska and Rapid City, South Dakota were recorded for an album and a CBS-TV special: Elvis In Concert. Rapid City is the second-largest city in the US state of South Dakota, and the County seat of Pennington County. For the soundtrack album from this special see Elvis in Concert (album. [170]
In Rapid City, "he was so nervous on stage that he could hardly talk. . . He was undoubtedly painfully aware of how he looked, and he knew that in his condition, he could not perform any significant movement. "[171] His performance in Omaha "exceeded everyone's worst fears. . . [giving] the impression of a man crying out for help. . . "[172] According to Guralnick, fans "were becoming increasingly voluble about their disappointment, but it all seemed to go right past Elvis, whose world was now confined almost entirely to his room and his [spiritualism] books. "[169] A cousin, Billy Smith, recalled how Presley would sit in his room and chat, recounting things like his favourite Monty Python sketches and past japes, but "mostly there was a grim obsessiveness. Monty Python (sometimes known as The Pythons) is the collective name of the six creators of Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British Television . . a paranoia about people, germs. . . future events", that reminded Smith of Howard Hughes. Howard Robard Hughes Jr (December 24 1905 – April 5 1976 was an American Aviator, Industrialist, Film producer / director, Philanthropist [173]
A book was published—the first exposé to detail Presley's years of drug misuse. Graceland is the name of the 138 acre estate and large white-columned mansion that once belonged to Elvis Presley, located at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis [174] Written with input from three of Presley's "Memphis Mafia", the book was the authors' revenge for them being sacked and a plea to get Presley to face up to reality. [175] The singer "was devastated by the book. Here were his close friends who had written serious stuff that would affect his life. He felt betrayed. "[176]
Presley's final performance was in Indianapolis at the Market Square Arena, on June 26, 1977. Market Square Arena was an indoor arena located in Indianapolis Indiana, USA. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays
Another tour was scheduled to begin August 17, 1977, but at Graceland the day before, Presley was found on the floor by fiancée, Ginger Alden. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Ginger Alden (born November 13, 1956 in Memphis Tennessee) is an American actress/model who is best known as being the former fiancée of According to the medical investigator, Presley had "stumbled or crawled several feet before he died"; he had apparently been using the toilet at the time. [177] Death was officially pronounced at 3:30 pm at the Baptist Memorial Hospital.
At his funeral, hundreds of thousands of fans, the press and celebrities lined the streets and many hoped to see the open casket in Graceland. One of Presley's cousins accepted $18,000 to secretly photograph the corpse; the picture duly appeared on the cover of the National Enquirer, making it the largest and fastest selling issue of all time. The National Enquirer (also commonly known as the Enquirer) is an American supermarket tabloid now published by American [178] Among the mourners were Ann-Margret (who had remained close to Presley) and his ex-wife. [179]z U.S. President Jimmy Carter issued a statement (See 'Legacy'). The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 [180]
Presley was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis, next to his mother. After an attempt to steal the body, his—and his mother's—remains were reburied at Graceland in the Meditation Gardens.
Presley had developed many health problems, some of them chronic. [181] He started taking drugs (amphetamines) regularly in the army, though it has also been claimed that pills of some form were first given to him by Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips. Amphetamine, and related drugs such as Methamphetamine are a group of drugs that act by increasing levels of Norepinephrine, Serotonin, and Dopamine "Daddy-O" Dewey Phillips ( May 13, 1926 &ndash September 28, 1968) was one of rock 'n' roll's pioneering disk jockeys along the lines [182]. Priscilla Presley writes that by 1962, he was taking placidyls to combat severe insomnia in ever-increasing doses and later took Dexedrine to counter the sleeping pills' after-effects. Ethchlorvynol is a Sedative and Hypnotic drug. It has been used to treat Insomnia, but has been largely superseded and is only offered where Insomnia is a symptom of a sleeping disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep despite the opportunity Dextroamphetamine is a Psychostimulant which produces increased wakefulness energy and self-confidence in association with decreased fatigue and appetite She later saw "problems in Elvis' life, all magnified by taking prescribed drugs. " Presley's physician, Dr. George C. Nichopoulos, has said: "[Elvis] felt that by getting [pills] from a doctor, he wasn't the common everyday junkie getting something off the street. George Constantine Nichopoulos (1927 - also known as "Dr Nick" was an American doctor, of Greek descent He. . . thought that as far as medications and drugs went, there was something for everything. "[148]
According to Guralnick: "[D]rug use was heavily implicated. . . no one ruled out the possibility of anaphylactic shock brought on by the codeine pills. Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic (multi-system and severe Type I Hypersensitivity allergic reaction in humans and other Mammals Codeine ( INN) or methylmorphine is an Opiate used for its Analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrheal properties . . to which he was known to have had a mild allergy. " In two lab reports filed two months later, each indicated "a strong belief that the primary cause of death was polypharmacy," with one report "indicating the detection of fourteen drugs in Elvis' system, ten in significant quantity. The term polypharmacy generally refers to the use of multiple Medications by a patient "[183] It appears he died of Combined Drug Intoxication.
The medical profession has been seriously questioned. Medical Examiner Dr. Jerry Francisco had offered a cause of death while the autopsy was still being performed and before toxicology results were known. Dr. Francisco dubiously stated that cardiac arrhythmia was the cause of death, a condition that can only be determined in a living person—not post mortem. Dysrhythmia redirects here For the American band see Dysrhythmia (band. [184] Many doctors had been flattered to be associated with Presley (or had been bribed with gifts) and supplied him with pills which simply fed his addictions. [185] The singer allegedly spent at least $1 million per year on drugs and doctors' fees or inducements. [186] Although Dr. Nichopoulos was exonerated with regard to Presley's death, "In the first eight months of 1977 alone, he had [prescribed] more than 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines, and narcotics: all in Elvis' name. On January 20, 1980, the board found [against] him. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) . . but decided that he was not unethical [because he claimed he'd been trying to wean the singer off the drugs]. " His license was suspended. In July 1995, it was permanently revoked after it was found he had improperly dispensed drugs to several patients. [148]
In 1994, the autopsy into Presley's death was re-opened. Coroner Dr. Joseph Davis declared: "There is nothing in any of the data that supports a death from drugs [i. e. drug overdose]. The term drug overdose (or simply overdose or OD) describes the Ingestion or application of a Drug or other substance in quantities In fact, everything points to a sudden, violent heart attack. Myocardial infarction ( MI or AMI for acute myocardial infarction) also known as a heart attack, occurs when the blood supply "[148] However, there is little doubt that long-term drug abuse caused his premature death. [184]
Legacy
- Further information: Cultural depictions of Elvis Presley; Cultural impact of Elvis Presley; Elvis Presley phenomenon
Elvis Presley's death deprives our country of a part of itself. Elvis Presley has inspired artistic and cultural works ever since he first entered the national Since the 1950s the impact on American and world culture of Elvis Presley &mdash singer and music icon &mdash has been recognized Elvis Presley, the singer and rock legend continues on in a lasting legacy that resulted from a widespread Elvis Phenomenon of fans legends and their critics He was unique and irreplaceable. More than 20 years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense, and he was a symbol to people the world over of the vitality, rebelliousness, and good humor of his country.
– President Jimmy Carter, 1977-08-17, [187]
Author Samuel Roy has argued: "Elvis' death did occur at a time when it could only help his reputation. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Just before his death, Elvis had been forgotten by society. "[188]
Biographer Ernst Jorgensen has observed that when Presley died, it was as if all perspective on his musical career had been lost. [189] His latter-day song choices had been seen as poor; many who disliked Presley had long been dismissive because he did not write his own songs. Others complained—incorrectly—that he could not play musical instruments. Such criticism of Presley continues. [190][191]i The tabloids had ridiculed his obesity and his kitschy, jump-suited performances. Sade Adu said about Presley: "when I see him in his fifties movies, Jailhouse Rock and King Creole, that's an image I desire to look like. See also Sade (band Helen Folasade Adu, OBE, (born 16 January 1959 better known as Sade (pronounced "shah-day" ʃɑːˈdeɪ is a But when he's in his jumpsuit I just think of him as a drag queen. "[192] His film career was mocked. (In 1980, John Lennon said: "[Presley] died when he went into the army. That's when they killed him, that's when they castrated him. "[1]) Acknowledgment of his vocal style had been reduced to mocking the hiccuping, vocalese tricks that he had used on some early recordings—and to the way he said "Thankyouverymuch" after songs during live shows. Vocalese is a style or genre of Jazz Singing wherein Lyrics are written for melodies that were originally part of an all-instrumental [193] This was only countered by the uncritical adulation of die-hard fans, who had even denied that he looked "fat" before he died. [194]j Any wish to understand Elvis Presley—his genuine abilities and his real influence—"seemed almost totally obscured. "[189]
Presley has featured prominently in a variety of polls and surveys designed to measure popularity and influence. k However, rock 'n' roll expert Philip Ennis writes: "Perhaps it is an error of enthusiasm to freight Elvis Presley with too heavy a historical load" because, according to a opinion poll of high school students in 1957, Pat Boone was nearly the "two-to-one favorite over Elvis Presley among boys and preferred almost three-to-one by girls. Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1 1934) is an American Singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s . . "[195]
However, in the late 1960s, composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein remarked: "Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes He introduced the beat to everything, music, language, clothes, it's a whole new social revolution. . . the 60's comes from it. "[196]
It has been claimed that Presley's early music and live performances—unlike Pat Boones'—helped to lay a commercial foundation which allowed established African American acts of the 1950s to receive due recognition. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Performers like Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and Little Richard, came to national prominence after Presley's mix of musical styles was accepted among White American teenagers. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St Rev Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5 1932 better known by the Stage name Little Richard, is an American Singer, Songwriter [197]ac Rather than Presley being seen as a white man who 'stole black music', Little Richard argued: "He was an integrator, Elvis was a blessing. They wouldn't let black music through. He opened the door for black music. "[196] It has also been claimed that Presley's sound and persona helped to relax the rigid color line and thereby fed the fires of the civil rights movement. See also Protests of 1968 Historically the civil rights movement was a concentrated period of time around the world of approximately twenty years (1960-1980 in [198]
Presley's recorded voice is seen by many as his enduring legacy. Music critc Henry Pleasants writes: "Elvis Presley has been described variously as a baritone and a tenor. Henry Pleasants (1910-2000 was an American music critic Born in Wayne Pennsylvania on May 12 1910 he studied voice piano and composition at the Curtis Institute of Music from An extraordinary compass. . . and a very wide range of vocal color have something to do with this divergence of opinion. The voice covers two octaves and a thirdad. . . Moreover, he has not been confined to one type of vocal production. In ballads and country songs he belts out full-voiced high G's and A's that an opera baritone might envy. He is a naturally assimilative stylist with a multiplicity of voices—in fact, Elvis' is an extraordinary voice, or many voices. "[199]
Gospel tenor Shawn Nielsen, who sang backing vocals for Presley on tour, said: "He could sing anything. I've never seen such versatility. . . He had such great soul. He had the ability to make everyone in the audience think that he was singing directly to them. He just had a way with communication that was totally unique. "[199]ae[196]
Other celebrated pop and rock musicians have acknowledged that the young Presley inspired them. The Beatles were all big Presley fans. The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 [200] John Lennon said: "Nothing really affected me until I heard Elvis. John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born If there hadn't been an Elvis, there wouldn't have been a Beatles. "[201] Deep Purple's Ian Gillan said: "For a young singer he was an absolute inspiration. Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertfordshire in 1968 Ian Gillan (born 19 August, 1945 in Hounslow, London) is an English Rock music Vocalist and Songwriter I soaked up what he did like blotting paper. . . you learn by copying the maestro. "[202] Rod Stewart declared: "Elvis was the King. Roderick "Rod" David Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945 is a Singer and Songwriter born and raised in London England and currently No doubt about it. People like myself, Mick Jagger and all the others only followed in his footsteps. Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger, Kt (born 26 July 1943 is a Golden Globe -winning and two-time Grammy -winning English rock " Cher recalls from seeing Presley live in 1956 that he made her "realize the tremendous effect a performer could have on an audience. Cher ( IPA: /ʃɛr/ born Cherilyn Sarkisian, May 20 1946 "[196]
By 1958, singers obviously adopting Presley's style, like Marty Wilde and Cliff Richard (the so-called "British Elvis"), were rising to prominence in the UK. Marty Wilde (born Reginald Leonard Smith 15 April 1939, Greenwich, South London) is an English Singer and Songwriter Sir Cliff Richard, OBE, (born Harry Roger Webb on 14 October 1940 is an English Singer, Actor and Businessman. Elsewhere, France's Johnny Hallyday and the Italians Adriano Celentano and Bobby Solo were also heavily influenced by Presley. Johnny Hallyday (born Jean-Philippe Smet on June 15, 1943 in Paris) is a French Singer and Actor. Adriano Celentano (born January 6, 1938) is an Italian Singer, Songwriter, Comedian, Actor, Film director [203][204]
Presley's informal jamming in front of a small audience in the '68 Comeback Special is regarded as a forerunner of the so-called 'Unplugged' concept, later popularized by MTV. Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, was the title of a 1968 United States Television special. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. [205]
The singer has been inducted into four music 'Halls of Fame': the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986), the Rockabilly Hall of Fame (1997), the Country Music Hall of Fame (1998), and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame (2001). The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a Museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland Ohio, United States The Rockabilly Hall of Fame was established on March 21, 1997 to present early Rock and roll history and information relative to the artists and personalities The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is located at 222 Fifth Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. The Gospel Music Hall of Fame, created in 1971 by the Gospel Music Association, is a Hall of Fame dedicated exclusively to recognizing meaningful contributions In 1984, he received the W. C. Handy Award from the Blues Foundation and the Academy of Country Music’s first Golden Hat Award. William Christopher Handy ( November 16 1873 &ndash March 28 1958) was a Blues Composer and Musician, often The Blues Foundation is an American nonprofit corporation headquartered in Memphis Tennessee, that is affiliated with more than 135 Blues organizations The Academy of Country Music (ACM was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy In 1987, he received the American Music Awards’ first posthumous presentation of the Award of Merit. The American Music Awards show is one of several annual major American music awards shows (among the others are the Billboard Music Awards the Grammy Awards [206]
Presley has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a Sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood Los Angeles California, USA, that Hollywood Boulevard is a boulevard in Hollywood Los Angeles California, United States, beginning at Sunset Boulevard in the east and running northwest He was also honored by the Mississippi Blues Commission with a Mississippi Blues Trail historic marker placed in Tupelo, his birth place, in recognition of his contribution to the development of the blues in Mississippi. The Mississippi Blues Trail, created by the Mississippi Blues Commission is a project to place interpretive markers at the most notable historical sites related to the growth of the Tupelo ( IPA:) is the largest city in and the County seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States. [207][208]
In 1994, the 40th anniversary of Presley's "That's All Right" was recognized with its re-release, which made the charts worldwide, making top three in the UK.
During the 2002 World Cup a Junkie XL remix of his "A Little Less Conversation" (credited as "Elvis Vs JXL") topped the charts in over twenty countries and was included in a compilation of Presley's U. The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. Tom Holkenborg (born December 8, 1967) also known as Junkie XL or JXL, is a Dutch Musician. " A Little Less Conversation " is a song (written by songwriter Mac Davis) originally recorded by Elvis Presley for the movie Live a Little S. and UK number one hits, Elv1s: 30. ELV1S 30 #1 Hits is a Compilation album by Elvis Presley. Released in November 2002 was the first Elvis album to go straight to #1 in the Billboard
In the UK charts (January 2005), three re-issued singles again went to number one ("Jailhouse Rock", "One Night"/"I Got Stung" and "It's Now or Never"). " Jailhouse Rock " is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller that first became a hit for Elvis Presley. "I Got Stung" is a song written by Aaron Schroeder and David Hill and performed by Elvis Presley which was recorded & released in 1958 Throughout the year, twenty singles were re-issued—all making top five.
In the same year, Forbes magazine named Presley, for the fifth straight year, the top-earning deceased celebrity, grossing US$45 million for the Presley estate during the preceding year. In mid-2006, top place was taken by Nirvana's Kurt Cobain after the sale of his song catalogue, but Presley reclaimed the top spot in 2007. Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20 1967 – c April 5 1994 was an American musician who served as lead singer, Guitarist, and songwriter for the Seattle [209]
The singer continues to be imitated—and parodied—outside the main music industry. Presley songs remain very popular on the karaoke circuit, and many from a diversity of cultures and backgrounds work as Elvis impersonators ("the raw 1950s Elvis and the kitschy 1970s Elvis are the favorites. (kɑːrɑːˌoʊkɛ in Japanese karaoke) is a form of Entertainment in which Amateur Singers sing along with recorded Music (and/or a An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies famed American musician Elvis Presley, either as a Hobby, a Career in Entertainment "[210])
In 2002, it was observed:
For those too young to have experienced Elvis Presley in his prime, today’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of his death must seem peculiar. All the talentless impersonators and appalling black velvet paintings on display can make him seem little more than a perverse and distant memory. But before Elvis was camp, he was its opposite: a genuine cultural force. . . Elvis’s breakthroughs are underappreciated because in this rock-and-roll age, his hard-rocking music and sultry style have triumphed so completely.
Discography
See also
- List of best-selling music artists
- List of artists by total number of USA number one singles
- List of artists by total number of UK number one singles
- King of Rock and Roll
Notes
- Note a: Presley's genuine birth certificate reads "Elvis Aaron Presley" (as written by a doctor). When adding to this page please ensure that your claims are sourced This is a list of artists and the titles of their number one singles in order of total number one singles on the U This is a list of artists and the titles of their number one singles in order of total number one singles in the UK Singles Chart. There is also a souvenir birth certificate that reads "Elvis Aron Presley. " When Presley did sign his middle name, he used Aron. It reads 'Aron' on his marriage certificate and on his army duffel bag. Aron was apparently the spelling the Presleys used to make it similar to the middle name of Elvis' stillborn twin, Jesse Garon. Elvis later sought to change the name's spelling to the traditional and biblical Aaron. In the process he learned that "official state records had always listed it as Aaron. Therefore, he always was, officially, Elvis Aaron Presley. " Knowing Presley's plans for his middle name, Aaron is the spelling his father chose for Elvis' tombstone, and it is the spelling his estate has designated as the official spelling whenever the middle name is used today. His death certificate says "Elvis Aron Presley. " This quirk has helped inflame the "Elvis is not dead" conspiracy theories. [1]
- Note b: Presley's version dropped the word "Mama" from the title. [44]
- Note e: The issue of whether Presley "stole" music of black origin continued decades later. [78] See: Kolawole, Helen (August 15, 2002). Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "He wasn't my king". Guardian Unlimited. guardiancouk, formerly known as Guardian Unlimited, is a British website owned by the Guardian Media Group. Retrieved on 2007-10-14; North, Gary (2000). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces "No Rhythm, No Blues: Must White Guys Always Finish Last?. LewRockwell. com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
- Note f: In 1973, Presley was keen to produce a karate movie/documentary, enlisting the help of several top instructors and film-makers. Instructor Rick Husky says: ". . . Basically [our meeting] never went anywhere. . . Elvis got up and did some demonstrations with Ed [Parker], you know stumbled around a little bit, and it was very sad. " Husky was aware that Presley was "stoned. " "Colonel" Parker thought the project was folly—and a drain on their resources—from the start. (Guralnick 1994, p. 531 and in passim). The film footage was finally edited, restored and released as The New Gladiators in 2002. New Gladiators (2002) Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved on 2007-10-12; Susan, King (November 17, 2002). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "When Elvis bowed to karate kings" Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed Reprinted in IssacFlorentine. com. Retrieved on 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- Note g: In 1974, Barbra Streisand offered Presley the male lead role in the remake of A Star is Born. Barbra Streisand (ˈstraɪsænd "STRY-sand" born April 24 1942 is an American Singer, Film and Theatre Actress His manager turned down the offer, saying no one should have equal billing with Presley. [122]
- Note h: At a press conference after his first opening in Vegas, when a reporter referred to him as "The King", Presley pointed to Fats Domino, standing at the back of the room. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll "No," he said, "that’s the real king of rock and roll. "[156]
- Note i: Others take the opposite view: "Presley’s comprehensive musical knowledge and talent also surprised and impressed songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential . . [They] considered Presley to be an 'idiot savant' because he knew so many songs. Savant syndrome —sometimes abbreviated as savantism —is not a recognized medical diagnosis but researcher Darold Treffert defines it as a rare condition in which persons with His knowledge of the blues especially impressed them. Leiber remembers that Presley "could imitate anything he heard. He had a perfect ear,". . . Presley could sing and/or play a song on the piano after hearing it only once or twice. His natural ear for music, ability to play by ear, and to improvise were well known to his friends and musical associates. "[191]
- Note j: See also: Cook, Graceland National Historic Landmark Nomination Form. Other analyses of Presley's voice credit him with a three octave range. [199]
- Note k: VH1 ranked Presley #8 on its 100 Greatest Artists in Rock and Roll in 1998 while CMT ranked him #15 on CMT's 40 Greatest Men in Country Music. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Country Music Television, or CMT as it is usually called is an American Country music -oriented Cable television network Presley is one of only three artists to make both VH1's and CMT's lists, the others being Johnny Cash and The Eagles. [212][213] Elvis also ranked second for BBC's "Voice of the Century", eighth on Discovery Channel's "Greatest American" list, in the top ten of Variety's "100 Icons of the century", sixty-sixth in The Atlantic Monthly's "100 most influential figures in American history", and third in Rolling Stone's "The Immortals: The Fifty Greatest Artists of All Time" for which he was chosen by Bono. Discovery Channel is an American Satellite and Cable TV channel (also delivered via IPTV, Terrestrial television and Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman The Atlantic (formerly known as The Atlantic Monthly) is an American Magazine founded in Boston in 1857 Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published [214][215][216][217][218]
Footnotes
- ^ a b c d (May 9, 2002). Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Elvis Presley - the Singer". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- ^ "FAQ: Elvis' middle name, is it Aron or Aaron?" Elvis. com. Retrieved 2007-10-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus
- ^ [1] "According to Donald W. Presley and Edward C. Dunn, both distant relatives of the King, a direct link can be made from Elvis back to a certain Johann Valentin Pressler, a winegrower who emigrated to America in 1710. Pressler came from a village in southern Palatinate called Niederhochstadt. Niederhochstadt became Hochstadt sometime during the 250 years after Johann Pressler left it, but there are still many Presslers there. . . "
- ^ "Elvis roots 'lead to Scotland'"; a 23 March 2004 BBC story that cites Allan Morrison, the author of the then-unpublished book The Presley Prophecy
- ^ Elvis's great-great-great-grandmother, Morning White Dove (1800-1835), was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian
- ^ "'Elvis Presley's Scottish Ancestry'".
- ^ "Elvis Presley's Roots"
- ^ Elvis Presley's Family Tree. ElvisPresleyNews. com. Retrieved August 15, 2007. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Presley's ancestry is discussed at the following sites:
- Rossacher, Hannes (August 16, 2007). Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Austrian and French TV documentary: "Elvis-O-Rama". ARTE. Retrieved on 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
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- (23 March 2004). Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " "Elvis roots 'lead to Scotland'". BBC News Online. Retrieved on 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
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- "Elvis Was a Metis: Cherokee-Scots-Irish (Celt)". WolfLodge. org. Retrieved October 12, 2007. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ a b Guralnick 1994, p. 13
- ^ Guralnick 1994, p. 29
- ^ Goldman, p. 16
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Referring to an account by singer Barbara Pittman in Humphries, Patrick (April 1, 2003). Barbara Pittman ( April 25, 1943 - October 29, 2005) in Memphis Tn Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Elvis The #1 Hits: The Secret History of the Classics" Andrews McMeel Publishing, p. 117. ISBN 0740738038. - ^ Elvis Australia (Jan 7, 2004). Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " "Elvis Presley 1935-54. " elvis. com. au. Retrieved 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
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- ^ a b Carr and Farren, p. 10
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- ^ (August 18, 1997). Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar "Good Rockin'". Newsweek, pp. 54-5
- ^ Guralnick, Peter (August 11, 2007). Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "How Did Elvis Get Turned Into a Racist?" New York Times. Retrieved August 15, 2007. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Szatmary, p. 35
- ^ Bertrand, p. 205
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- ^ "Marion Keisker: Who Discovered Elvis?". elvispresleynews. com. Retrieved on 2008-6-9.
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- ^ "Sam Phillips Sun Records Two". history-of-rock. com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
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- ^ EPE (July 21, 2004). Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " "Elvis Presley Sun Recordings". elvis. co. au. Retrieved on August 17, 2007. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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- ^ Naylor and Halliday, p. 43
- ^ Clayton and Heard, p. 61
- ^ Elvis Presley Classic Albums (DVD). Eagle Eye Media, EE19007 NTSC.
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- ^ Naylor and Halliday, p. 46
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- ^ Carr and Farren, p. 21
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- ^ Jorgensen, p. 45
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- ^ An example of press criticism can be found at Gould, Jack (June 6, 1956). Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "TV: New Phenomenon" (PDF). The New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
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- ^ Austen, p. 13
- ^ a b Beebe, Fulbrook and Saunders, p. 97
- ^ Jorgensen, p. 51
- ^ For more on the TV host rivalries of the period, see "The Steve Allen Show (And Various Related Programs)". The Museum of Broadcast Communications. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
- ^ Marcus, Greil, "Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows. Greil Marcus (born 1945 is an American Author, music Journalist and cultural Critic. " "Official Press Release". elvis. com. au. Retrieved on 2007-10-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus
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- ^ Carr and Farren, pp. 11, 16
- ^ Bayles, p. 22
- ^ a b Blank, Christopher (July 15, 2006). Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Elvis & Racism - Elvis Presley Legacy is cloudy through lens of race". elvis. com. au. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
- ^ Moore and Dickerson, p. 175
- ^ a b Carr and Farren, p. 12
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- ^ Billboard writer Arnold Shaw, cited in Denisoff, p. 22.
- ^ "Elvis Presley - 1956". PBS. The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
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- ^ Hopkins, p. 126
- ^ See Fensch, Thomas. The FBI Files on Elvis Presley, pp. 15-17.
- ^ Marino, Rick. "Elvis and Jacksonville, Florida". LadyLuckMusic. com. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
- ^ Davis, Natalie (August 17, 2003). Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "The 'King' Has Left the Building". GratefulDread. net. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
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- ^ Jorgensen, p. 107
- ^ Rodriguez, p. 87
- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 480
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- ^ "Elvis's secret UK visit revealed", BBC News Online, 2008-04-22. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Retrieved on 2008-05-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor.
- ^ Ian Youngs. "Elvis friends dispute London trip", BBC News Online, 2008-05-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Retrieved on 2008-05-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor.
- ^ "What is the history of Elvis Presley's military career?". Army. mil. Retrieved on 2007-10-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal.
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- ^ Harbinson, p. 62
- ^ Falk and Falk, p. 52
- ^ See Brett Farmer, Spectacular Passions: Cinema, Fantasy, Gay Male Spectatorships (Duke University Press, 2000), p. 86.
- ^ Billy Poore, Rockabilly: A Forty-Year Journey (1998), p. 20.
- ^ "Elvis goes Hollywood: Fun in the sun, and not much else". CNN.com. Cable News Network, usually referred to by its Initialism CNN, is a major English language Television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner Retrieved on 2007-10-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal.
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- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 27
- ^ Verswijver, p. 129
- ^ Caine, p. 21
- ^ Kirchberg and Hendricks, p. 67
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- ^ Hopkins, p. 32
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- ^ Lisanti 2000, pp. 19, 136
- ^ Lyon, p. 511
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- ^ a b George-Warren, Romanowski and Pareles, The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock And Roll. Excerpt in "Elvis Presley biography". Rolling Stone. Retrieved on 2007-10-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces
- ^ Kirchberg, Connie and Marc Hendricks 1999, p. 66.
- ^ a b Binder, Steve (2005-07-08). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 "Interview with Steve Binder, director of Elvis' 68 Comeback Special". elvis. com. au. Retrieved on 2007-10-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal.
- ^ Kirchberg and Hendricks, p. 62
- ^ Curtin, Curtin and Ginter, p. 119
- ^ See "Hollywood Actress Reveals Her Elvis Sex Secrets". WENN, April 25, 2000.
- ^ Raphael, Byron; Alanna Nash (November 2005). Alanna Nash is an American Journalist and Biographer. Nash holds a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism "In Bed with Elvis". Playboy, 52 (11): pp. 64-8, 76, 140.
- ^ Stein, Ruthe August 3, 1997. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar San Francisco Chronicle. The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H
- ^ Lipton, Dalton and Dalton, p. 172
- ^ Guralnick 1994, p. 415
- ^ Margret, Ann-Margret: My Story
- ^ Presley, p. 175
- ^ Gamson, p. 46
- ^ Harrington and Bielby, p. 273
- ^ Stein, Ruthe (August 3, 1997). Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar "Girls! Girls! Girls! From small-town women to movie stars". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Lisanti 2003, p. 207
- ^ Presley, Elvis and Me.
- ^ Dickerson, Colonel Tom Parker: The Curious Life of Elvis Presley's Eccentric Manager
- ^ Nash, Lacker, Fike and Smith, Elvis Aron Presley: Revelations from the Memphis Mafia
- ^ Presley, Elvis and Me
- ^ Schilling, Jerry (2006-07-10). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. "Why I Wrote Me And A Guy Named Elvis". elvis. com. au. Retrieved on 2007-10-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC -
- ^ Humphries, p. 79
- ^ Harris, John (March 27, 2006). Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Talking about Graceland". The Guardian. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group.
- ^ Clayton and Heard, p. 339
- ^ a b Guralnick 1999, p. 173
- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 174 and in passim
- ^ a b c d e (August 11, 2002). Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Elvis Special: Doctor Feelgood". The Observer. The Observer is a British Newspaper published on Sundays In about the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Reprinted in Guardian Unlimited. guardiancouk, formerly known as Guardian Unlimited, is a British website owned by the Guardian Media Group. Retrieved on 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- ^ Beliefnet.com
- ^ Deseret News | Elvis almost LDS?
- ^ Clayton and Heard, p. 265
- ^ Clayton and Heard, p. 267
- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 293
- ^ Binder, Steve (Aired: August 14, 2007). Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Comeback Special". BBC Radio Two.
- ^ Jorgensen, p. 281
- ^ a b Cook, p. 39
- ^ (Aired: August 7, 2002). Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "How Big Was The King? Elvis Presley's Legacy, 25 Years After His Death. " CBS News.
- ^ a b Guralnick 1999, p. 420
- ^ a b Guralnick 1999, in passim
- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 489
- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 490
- ^ Hopkins 2007, p. 291
- ^ Jorgensen, p. 381.
- ^ Roy 1985, p. 131.
- ^ Roy, p. 70
- ^ Garber, Vested Interests: Cross-Dressing & Cultural Anxiety (1992), p. 380
- ^ Scherman, T. (August 16, 2006). Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Elvis Dies". American Heritage.
- ^ a b Guralnick 1999, p. 628
- ^ a b Guralnick 1999, p. 634
- ^ Guralnick 1999, pp. 637-8
- ^ Roy, Elvis: Prophet of Power, p. 71.
- ^ Guralnick 1999, pp. 637-8
- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 642
- ^ West, West and Hebler, Elvis: What Happened
- ^ Review of Medical Report. ElvisPresleyNews. com. Retrieved 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- ^ Patterson, Nigel (2003-01-30). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain David Stanley interview. Elvis Information Network (EIN). Retrieved on 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- ^ Guralnick 1999, p. 651
- ^ Hopkins 2007, p. 386
- ^ Clayton and Heard, p. 394.
- ^ Woolley, John T. ; Gerhard Peters. "Jimmy Carter: Death of Elvis Presley Statement by the President". The American Presidency Project. Santa Barbara, CA:University of California (Hosted). Retrieved on 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- ^ Baden and Hennessee, p. 35 "Elvis had an enlarged heart for a long time. That, together with his drug habit, caused his death. But he was difficult to diagnose; it was a judgment call. "
- ^ Goldman, Albert, Elvis: The Last 24 Hours, p. 9
- ^ Guralnick, p. 652
- ^ a b "Coverup for a King". Court TV Crime Library. truTV is an American Cable Television network owned by Time Warner through its subsidiary Turner Broadcasting. Retrieved 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- ^ Clayton and Heard, p. 336
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- ^ Roy, p. 173
- ^ a b Jorgensen, p. 4
- ^ Sinclair, Tom (August 9, 2002). Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. "Elvis Presley is overrated". CNN.com. Cable News Network, usually referred to by its Initialism CNN, is a major English language Television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner Retrieved 2007-10-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon.
- ^ a b Cook, p. 20
- ^ Cited in Nina Rapi and Maya Chowdhry, Acts of Passion (1998), p. 231.
- ^ Associated Press (2002-08-07). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. How big was the king? CBS News. CBS News is the news division of American Television and Radio network CBS. Retrieved 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
- ^ Wall, David S. (2003). "Policing Elvis: legal action and the shaping of post-mortem celebrity culture as contested space" (PDF). Entertainment Law, 2 (3): pp. 35-69. doi:10.1080/1473098042000275774. A digital object identifier ( DOI) is a permanent identifier given to an Electronic document. Retrieved on 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
- ^ See Ennis, Philip H. , The Seventh Stream: The Emergence of Rocknroll in American Popular Music (Wesleyan University Press, 1992), pp. 251-252.
- ^ a b c d Khurana, Simran. "Quotes about Elvis". About.com. Aboutcom is an online source for original information and advice and is among the top 15 US Websites ( Nielsen Online Spring 2008 Retrieved on 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
- ^ Associated Press (2002-08-07). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. How big was the king? CBS News. CBS News is the news division of American Television and Radio network CBS. Retrieved 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
- ^ Bertrand, Race, Rock, and Elvis
- ^ a b c WikiQuote: Elvis Presley
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- ^ Cook, p. 35
- ^ Ian Gillan (2007-01-03). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. "Elvis Presley". Classic Rock. Classic Rock is a Magazine dedicated to the radio format of Classic rock, published by Future Publishing, who are also responsible for its Retrieved on 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
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- ^ Gundle, Stephen (September 2006). "Adriano Celentano and the origins of rock and roll in Italy". Journal of Modern Italian Studies, 11 (3): pp. 367-86. Royal Holloway, University of London: Routledge. doi:10.1080/13545710600806870. A digital object identifier ( DOI) is a permanent identifier given to an Electronic document.
- ^ Johnson, Brett (2004-06-28). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. "Steve Binder, Director Of Elvis' '68 Comeback Special Talks About The King". elvis. com. au. Retrieved 2007-10-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid
- ^ Cook, p. 33
- ^ Mississippi Blues Commission - Blues Trail. www. msbluestrail. org. Retrieved on 2008-05-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
- ^ Elvis gets marker on Mississippi Blues Trail - USATODAY.com. usatoday. com. Retrieved on 2008-05-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
- ^ Goldman, Lea; David M. Ewalt, eds. (2007-10-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II "Top-Earning Dead Celebrities". Forbes. Forbes is an American Publishing and media company Its flagship publication Forbes magazine is published bi-weekly Retrieved on 2007-10-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse
- ^ Stecopoulos, p. 198
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- ^ (1998). "VH1: 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll". VH1. VH1 (known as VH-1 Video Hits One from 1985 to 1994 and VH1 Music First until 2003) is an American Cable television Retrieved on 2007-10-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western
- ^ (2005). "CMT's 40 Greatest Men in Country Music". CMT. Country Music Television, or CMT as it is usually called is an American Country music -oriented Cable television network Retrieved on 2007-10-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western
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- Goldman, Albert (1981). For the Trotskyist and labor movement lawyer see Albert Goldman (politician. Elvis. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-023657-7.
- Allen, Lew (2007). Elvis & the birth of rock. Genesis Publications. Genesis Publications Limited is a British publishing company founded in 1974 by Brian Roylance a former student of the London College of Printing ISBN 1-905662-00-9.
- Cantor, Louis (2005). Dewey and Elvis - The Life and Times of a Rock 'n' Roll Deejay. University of Illinois Press. The University of Illinois Press ( UIP) is a major American University press and part of the University of Illinois. ISBN 0-252-02981-X.
- Chadwick, Vernon (ed. ) (1997). In Search of Elvis: Music, Race, Art, Religion. Proceedings of the first annual International Conference on Elvis Presley, Westview. ISNB 0813329876.
- Doss, Erika Lee (1999). Elvis Culture: Fans, Faith, and Image. University of Kansas Press. ISBN 0700609482.
- Hopkins, Jerry (2007). Elvis. The Biography. Plexus. ISBN 0859653919.
- Marcus, Greil (1991). Dead Elvis: A Chronicle of a Cultural Obsession.
- Marcus, Greil (2000). Double Trouble: Bill Clinton and Elvis Presley in a Land of No Alternative. ISBN 057120676X.
- Nash, Alanna (1995). Alanna Nash is an American Journalist and Biographer. Nash holds a Master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations from the Memphis Mafia. Harper Collins. ISBN 006109336X.
- Nash, Alanna (2003). The Colonel: The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 0743213017.
External links
- Elvis Presley at the Internet Movie Database
- Elvis Presley at Allmovie
- Elvis Presley at Find A Grave
- Elvis Presley Enterprises - Official site of the Elvis Presley brand. Allmovie (previously All Movie Guide) is a commercial database of information about Movie stars movies and television shows. Find A Grave is a Website allowing its users to access maintain and expand an online Database of Burial records
- Elvis Presley Directory
- Elvis Presley at the Open Directory Project
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Presley, Elvis Aaron |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Presley, Elvis Aaron |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American singer, song producer and actor; "The King of Rock'n'Roll" |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 8, 1935 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 16, 1977 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
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