ELVIS PRESLEY

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the twentieth century, considered a cultural icon and widely known under his given name, Elvis. He is often referred to as "the King of rock and roll" or simply "the King".

He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, but when he was 13 years old he moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee where, in 1954, he began his artistic career when the owner of Sun Records, Sam Phillips, saw in him the way to expand African-American music. . Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, he was one of the creators of rockabilly, a style of fast tempo driven by a constant rhythm consisting of a fusion of country music and rhythm and blues.

In 1977 he died suddenly at the age of 42 years.

Presley is considered one of the most important figures of popular culture of the twentieth century. He had a versatile voice and an unusual success in many genres, including country, pop, ballads, gospel and blues. Also, it is the most sold soloist in the history of popular music. Nominated for 14 Grammy awards, he won three and received one in the career category at the age of 36, in addition to appearing in various musical halls of fame.