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Elvis Presley
12+ albums
rock n rollclassic rockrockoldiesRock and Roll
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Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor, widely regarded as a significant cultural figure of the 20th century. He was known for his energetic performance style and for blending influences from country, rhythm and blues, and gospel music, contributing to the development of rock and roll. Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when he was 13. He began his music career in 1954 at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips. Performing on guitar with lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, he helped pioneer rockabilly, a fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. Drummer D. J. Fontana later joined to complete the classic quartet. In 1955, RCA Victor acquired his contract under the management of Colonel Tom Parker. Presley's first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number-one hit in the United States. He gained widespread attention through television appearances and chart-topping records, becoming a leading figure in early rock and roll. Presley made his film debut in "Love Me Tender" in 1956. Drafted into the military in 1958, he resumed his recording career in 1960. Throughout the 1960s, Presley focused on making films and soundtrack albums, including "Jailhouse Rock" (1957), "Blue Hawaii" (1961), and "Viva Las Vegas" (1964). In 1968, he returned to live performance with the NBC television special "Elvis", which led to a Las Veg
