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1. A Biography of Elvis
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... Elvis Presley holds the throne as the founder of Rock N’ Roll. Though born and raised in a poverty stricken community, Presley recognized his love for music early in his life. ... ” Elvis grew up in the run-down town of Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born Elvis Aaron Presley to his parents Vernon and Gladys Presley on January 8, 1935. Presley’s twin brother, Jessie Garon, died during delivery leaving Elvis as an only child (“All About”). ... Here Elvis fell in love with gospel music. ... Humes High School in Memphis, Elvis indulged in the growing music community around him. ... After graduating from Humes, Presley was off to begin his musical journey (Popular Music 48). In 1955 Elvis headed to locally based, yet nationally known, Sun Records to record an array of cover songs. ... Presley, 19 at the time, performed a Bing Crosby song followed by another blues cover. ... Then, during a break, Elvis and the studio band started playing Arthur Crudup’s “That’s All Right. ... Within two days Elvis was receiving heavy air play and becoming Tennessee’s newest star. ... Phillips soon sent Presley out on several small tours of the South with stars such as Carl Perkins. This only further spread Elvis’ fast growing fanbase. ... His first major release on RCA was simply entitled Elvis Presley. ... Presley’s style and attitude were the likes of which music had never seen before. ... Elvis Presley was quickly becoming the most famous musician in the world. ... Once Presley returned from war, unharmed, his fans were for hungry for a new album. ... Although his music still rocked the world, Elvis’ image had slightly changed. |
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