| First Name |
Elvis
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| Middle Name |
Aaron
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| Last Name |
Presley
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| Full Name at Birth |
Elvis Aaron Presley
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| Alternative Name |
King Elvis Presser, The King Of Rock `N` Roll, Elvis, Elvis Aaron Presley, Elvis Presley, The Pelvis, The King
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| Age |
42 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
8th January, 1935
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| Birthplace |
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
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| Died |
16th August, 1977
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| Place of Death |
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cardiac Arrhythmia
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| Height |
6' 0" (183 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Dyed Black
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| Distinctive Feature |
Voice, Hair, Eyes, Twin: Jesse Garon Presley
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Born-Again Christian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
L.C. Humes High School, Memphis, TN (1953)
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Actor, Musician
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
Rock and Roll Icon
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock and roll, Adult Contemporary, Soul, Rockabilly, Rhythm And Blues, Pop, Gospel, pop, rockabilly, country, blues, gospel, rhythm and blues
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| Music Genre |
Rock, Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1953–77, 1953–1977
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| Music Data |
Classical Music Entry
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| Music Style |
Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Early Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, AM Pop
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| Music Mood |
Carefree, Exuberant, Confident, Energetic, Dramatic, Exciting, Summery, Cheerful, Joyous, Rollicking, Sweet, Playful, Freewheeling, Romantic, Fun, Rambunctious, Raucous, Bright, Lively, Warm, Light
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Guitar, Classical Music Entry
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, guitar, piano
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| Record Label |
Sun, RCA (Victor), HMV
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| Associated Acts |
The Blue Moon Boys, The Jordanaires, The Imperials, Million Dollar Quartet
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
William Morris Agency
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| Brand Endorsement |
(11/6/54) Radio commercial: The only commercial Elvis ever made for anyone besides RCA Victor, the label for whom he recorded, was for Southern Made Doughnuts. He sang the jingle "You can get 'em piping hot after four PM, you can get 'em piping hot. South, (2006) TV commercial: Tennessee Department of Tourism. The "Tennessee Roadtrip" campaign features Dolly Parton inserted digitally into film footage featuring Elvis. This marks the first time another celebrity has "interacted" with Elvis through technological means. He and Parton spotlight all of the sights and sounds Tennessee has to offer visitors., (2002) TV commercial: Nike (Scorpion Knockout), using the song "A Little Less Conversation (Remix)" (credited as Elvis Presley vs. JXL)., (1957) TV commercial: Appeared in a PSA for the March Of Dimes, to help cure polio., (2010) TV commercial: "National Lottery - Making Magic Happen" (background song "Pocketful of Rainbows" from G.I. Blues (1960)) (UK)., (2010) TV commercial: Nissan Altima (song used: "Devil in Disguise"), (2012) TV commercial: AXE body wash (song used: "Can't Help Falling in Love"), (10/66) Elvis recorded two 50-second radio commercials for RCA's Victrolas, as well as for the bonus SPD-22 and SPD-23 Extended Play records. Sent to radio stations on a 12-inch, single-sided disc, Elvis is the announcer on both spots, which also include excerpts of songs from his both Extended Plays. The LP itself is incredibly rare, as it was issued only to those radio stations running the spots., (2013) TV commercial: Old Navy clothing stores (song used: "Viva Las Vegas").
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| Official Websites |
http://www.elvis.com/, http://elvis.com, Military career, Musical career, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/elvis_presley/, www.allmovie.com/artist/elvis-presley-p107032
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| Father |
Vernon Presley (April 10, 1916 – June 26, 1979)
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| Mother |
Gladys Presley (April 25, 1912 – August 14, 1958),, Dee Presley (stepmother)
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| Family Member |
Lisa Marie Presley (daughter), Billy Smith (Cousin), Gene Smith (Cousin), Patsy Presley (Cousin), Riley Keough (Granddaughter), Benjamin Keough (Grandson), Harper Vivienne Ann (Granddaughter), Finley Aaron Love Lockwood (Grandson)
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| Favorite People |
James Dean
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| Favorite Movies |
King Creole [1958], Rebel Without A Cause [1955], A Streetcar Named Desire [1951], Dirty Harry [1971]
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| Favorite Places |
Tupelo, Memphis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City
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| Favorite Foods |
Hamburgers, Southern Food, Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches
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| Favorite Colors |
Black, White, Golden, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Silver, Brown
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| Favorite Accessories |
Sunglasses, Hats, Jewellery, Scarfs
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Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".
