Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi is a rock 'n' roll legend the United States. Elvis is also known as "The King" and "The King of Rock 'n' Roll". In addition to singers, The King is a music producer and actor. Thanks to the songs that combine rhythm of rock 'n' roll with songs ballad, the world of rock 'n' roll sound commercial gain can be further developed musician rock 'n' roll of his successors.

In its heyday, attended the concerts of Elvis fans (mostly teenagers) in a very large number. Style, nature, and how clothing became a symbol for rock 'n' roll fans and much imitated. Even the 4000 British teenagers ordain Elvis as the king of all time hairstyle trendsetter.

Early introduction to the world of Elvis began recording in summer 1953. Elvis paid U.S. $ 3.98 to record two songs at Sun Studios company as a birthday present for his mother. Sun founder Sam Phillips, attracted to his voice and called him in June 1954 to fill the position being vacant ballad singer.

1956 was Elvis's early career as a professional singer. January 27, Elvis released his first single Heartbreak Hotel, under the label RCA Victor Records. Dated March 23, RCA released the first album of Elvis, titled: Elvis Presley.

In the same year, 16 November, the first film Elvis, LOVE ME TENDER, was launched. The film reaped a lot of criticism, but got a very good sales figures. Overall Elvis appeared in 31 films.

Proceeds from sale of Elvis's debut album exploded late 1950s with the hit-hits, including All Shook Up, (Let me be your) Teddy Bear and I Need Your Love Tonight. Nevertheless, many critics are not impressed. In addition, the appearance of Elvis on stage a lot of criticism, being perceived as pornography.

In December 1957, Elvis called to join the military duty with the U.S. Army. He officially entered the Armed Forces on March 24, 1958, then stationed in Germany, and dilepastugaskan with honor two years later.

Upon his return from military service, his music career had faded due to "disturbed" other professional roles as an actor and a loss of him in selecting the type song that he played. In addition, there was the rise of British music / English (British Invasion: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, etc.).
Elvis make a comeback, which successfully through a television appearance on December 3, 1968, entitled '68 Comeback Special. His musical career shining again after he gets a chance in the event to play in the path of least he likes, rock 'n' roll.

In the following year, Elvis started selling live performances in various places, beginning from Las Vegas and continue other states in the United States. Between 1969 and 1977, The King of Rock 'n' Roll show in 1000 sold-out event.

As a result of drug addiction-medicine doctors such as sleeping pills, health and appearance has decreased by about the mid-1970s. The King appeared for the last time in a concert at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 26, 1977.
On August 16, 1977, Elvis was found dead at his home in Graceland, Memphis due to heart attack. At that time he was 42 years. cause of death is almost the same with Michael Jackson, who died of a heart attack.