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    Elvis Presley was born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi and was raised as a Christian by his parents Vernon and Gladys Presley. He began his musical career in the 1950s, cutting his first demo in 1953 and releasing his first hit "That's All Right" in 1954. Presley soon became hugely popular for his musical style and dance moves, particularly among young women fans. After being drafted and serving in the army from 1958-1960, Presley returned to music and found great success in films and television specials. However, his addictions to prescription drugs took a toll on his health and career, and he died of heart failure at his Graceland home in 1977 at the age of 42.

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    Elvis Presley was born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi and was raised as a Christian by his parents Vernon and Gladys Presley. He began his musical career in the 1950s, cutting his first demo in 1953 and releasing his first hit "That's All Right" in 1954. Presley soon became hugely popular for his musical style and dance moves, particularly among young women fans. After being drafted and serving in the army from 1958-1960, Presley returned to music and found great success in films and television specials. However, his addictions to prescription drugs took a toll on his health and career, and he died of heart failure at his Graceland home in 1977 at the age of 42.

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    Elvis Presley was born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi and was raised as a Christian by his parents Vernon and Gladys Presley. He began his musical career in the 1950s, cutting his first demo in 1953 and releasing his first hit "That's All Right" in 1954. Presley soon became hugely popular for his musical style and dance moves, particularly among young women fans. After being drafted and serving in the army from 1958-1960, Presley returned to music and found great success in films and television specials. However, his addictions to prescription drugs took a toll on his health and career, and he died of heart failure at his Graceland home in 1977 at the age of 42.

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    Elvis Presley

    The King

    Background
    Elvis Aron (Aaron) Presley was born on January 8, 1935. Elvis
    actually was supposed to have a twin. Elvis was born in this world and
    grew up in Tupelo Mississippi. He was raised as a Christian boy by his
    parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley.
    Elvis was taught that hard work leads to success by his father. After
    graduating in 1953, he worked a number of jobs while pursuing his
    musical dream.

    His Beginning
    He cut his first demo record at what later became known as Sun Studio
    that year, and before long, Sam Phillips, the record label owner, decided
    to take the young performer under his wing. Presley soon began touring
    and recording, trying to catch his first big break. His first recording was
    That's All Right in 1954.

    Taking Off
    After several performances Elvis became very popular. Hound dog
    always seemed to get the ladies crazy. In 1955, Presley began to
    develop a following with fans being drawn to his unusual musical
    style, provocative gyrating hips and good looks. That same year, he
    signed with RCA Records, ran by Colonel Tom Parker. Presley was on
    a roll, scoring his first No. 1 single with "Heartbreak Hotel," as well as
    his first number 1 album, Elvis Presley.

    The Setback
    He received his draft notice in 1957, and was inducted into the Army
    the following March. He eventually served in Germany for about a year
    and a half. Shortly before Presley left for Europe, his beloved mother,
    Gladys, died. He was granted a leave and returned to Memphis for the
    funeral. Deeply saddened by her death, Presley returned to duty. While
    in Germany, his spirits were lifted slightly when he met a young
    teenager named Priscilla Beaulieu .

    The Return
    After leaving the Army in 1960, Elvis went on in his career and
    was soon back at the top of the charts with the soundtrack for
    his film GI Blues. He continued recording music and acting in
    such films as Blue Hawaii (1961), Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962) and
    Viva Las Vegas (1964). Proving he was still the "King of Rock 'n'
    Roll," he recorded his first TV special in 1968, often referred to
    as the "'68 Comeback." He wowed audiences with his
    performance, which showcased his talents as a singer and a
    guitarist.

    Addiction
    It seemed Elvis was at the peak of his career. Then Elvis
    started to get addicted to sleeping pills and pain killers. The
    couple divorced in 1973, and Priscilla received custody of Lisa
    Marie, Elvis daughter. Presley was also wrestling with other
    personal problems, including a growing addiction to prescription
    drugs; the once-thin rock star was battling a weight problem,
    and his destructive lifestyle caught up with him that fall, when
    he was hospitalized for drug-related health problems.

    The King is Dead


    Sometime in the morning of August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, Elvis
    Presley died of heart failure. It was later ruled that his death was related
    to his prescription drug use. Presley was buried on the Graceland
    property, near the gravesites of his mother, Gladys, father Vernon and
    grandmother Minnie Mae Hood Presley. Many people were shocked by
    his death and many people came into tears when learning the King, has
    fallen.

    Sources

    Works Cited

    Guralnick, Peter. Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley. Boston: Little, Brown, 1994. Print.
    Fortas, Alan, and Alanna Nash. Elvis: From Memphis to Hollywood. London: Aurum, 2008. Print.
    "Home - Elvis Presley Official Web Site." Home - Elvis Presley Official Web Site. N.p., n.d. Web. 23
    Feb. 2016.
    Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2016.
    Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2016

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