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Elvis Presley
Summary: Provides a brief biography of American rock star Elvis Presley. Traces his life from his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi to his great success in the 50s and 60s. Details the events leading up to his death.
The name Elvis is known all over the world. It sparks nostalgia throughout the music and movie industry that will never die. Elvis is an icon; he is a name that everyone knows. Elvis is the king of Rock `n Roll
From the beginning, some of Elvis Presley's friends knew he would be a sensation. Born on January 8 1935, in Tupelo Mississippi, Elvis Aaron Presley was a twin, unfortunately his twin brother Jessie Garon had died during birth. When he was young his family was not wealthy, they lived in a two room house in Tupelo. Vernon and Gladys Presley worked hard to support their son and his passion. His neighbors and many of the black bluesmen of Tupelo influenced him deeply. In 1947 at the age of twelve, he received his first guitar, which cost $12.95.
Two years later, in 1949, the Presley family moved to Memphis Tennessee and Elvis worked...
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