Nothing really affected me until I heard Elvis. If there hadn't been an Elvis, there wouldn't have been a Beatles.

John Lennon (Beatles)

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley, in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. 

Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture. 


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


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Louisiana Hayride
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Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali's Images Are Up For Sale, And 'The Congress ... - ThinkProgress
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
The Week UKElvis Presley and Muhammad Ali's Images Are Up For Sale, And 'The Congress ...ThinkProgressIn a move that speaks to the extent to which famous people stop being ind...
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2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Preliminary Winners
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Diogo "Di" LeichtweisWinner of the Sao Paulo Elvis Festival Born in the early 1980s in southern Brazil, Diogo has loved music from an early age. As a baby, he listened to Elvis...
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ELVIS 41: interesting items for sale
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
As most fans know, John Wilkinson was an honorary member of ElvisMatters, and he supported our fan club in any way he could. After John passed away, last January 11th, his wife Terry gave us all...
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Where would we be without social media? Especially Facebook brings us unique pictures that we may not have discovered otherwise. Every day holds new picture surprises. Take this gorgeous shot of the...
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St. Louis Blues CD : Elvis In Concert : St. Louis, March 22, 1976
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
To be released soon is 'St. Louis Blues' (label E.P. Collector, EPC 2013-01) recorded from the audience at the St. Louis, March 22, 1976 tour closing show. It was last Elvis show during his lifetime,...
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Elvis Presley Film & Music

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FTD Release List (Follow that Dream Label)
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