Elvis Presley

Talks

General forum

General chat

Media Collections

Elvis Presley - American singer and actor (1935–1977)

Main images

03.04.25

Show all

Themed Timelines

Real Estate and Graceland

Health Issues and Final Years

Impact on Music Genres

Television and Film Career

Later Music Career and Performances

Achievements and Legacy

Personal Life and Relationships

Music Career Beginnings

Military Service

Early Life and Family

Main milestones

Show all

Main Milestones

Birth

January 8, 1935

Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, to Vernon and Gladys Presley. His twin brother, Jesse Garon, was stillborn. Elvis's early life was marked by close family ties and an introduction to music through his family's Assembly of God church.

Start of Music Career

1954

Elvis began his music career at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, under the guidance of producer Sam Phillips. He was accompanied by lead guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, forming the core of his early rockabilly sound.

Read all timeline

Brief

Known For

American singer and actor, known as 'The King of Rock and Roll'.

Daily Chronicle

8 January, 1977

The book Elvis: What Happened? was published, detailing Presley's years of drug misuse.

10 September, 1973

Presley's divorce from Priscilla was finalized.

External links

Media Collections

Main images

03.04.25

Show all

Welcome to the Elvis Presley's community hub! This is a central place designed to gather and organize everything about Elvis Presley, while also acting as a companion hub for the Wikipedia article.
Feel free to join the discussions in forums and chats, as well as adding to the content in the hub.