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Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi to parents Vernon and Gladys Presley. Elvis was actually born a twin, but his brother Jessie Garon was stillborn leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child. In 1948 Elvis and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee, it was there that Elvis graduated from Humes High School in 1953. Elvis was influenced by many different types of music including pop, country, gospel, and R&B. In 1954, Elvis began his singer career with Sun Records label in Memphis. By 1955 his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. Then in 1956 Elvis was an international sensation selling over one billion records. Along with selling over a billion records, Elvis was nominated for 14 Grammy awards, winning 3. He always received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36. Along with Elvis' music career he also had an acting career. Elvis started in 33 successful films. He also made history with his television appearances and specials. Sadly on August 16, 1977 Elvis' life came to an end due to a drug overdose in his Memphis home.

 Burning Love-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bxxIvPZwG4 In the Ghetto- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ox1Tore9nw