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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley. By: Elizabeth Cervantes. "The King of Rock and Roll". ~Biography~. Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 died August 16, 1977 at age 42. Hometown was Tupelo, Mississippi. M oved to Memphis, Tennessee when he was in the 8 th grade .

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Elvis Presley

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  1. Elvis Presley By: Elizabeth Cervantes

  2. "The King of Rock and Roll"

  3. ~Biography~ • Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 • died August 16, 1977 at age 42. • Hometown was Tupelo, Mississippi. Moved to Memphis, Tennessee when he was in the 8th grade. • Died of heart failure caused by an overdose on prescription drugs.

  4. History of his music • His Performing style was Rockabilly • His used a diversity of musical influences and created a sound that was never heard before. • He would combine country singing with rhythm and blues • He was known as “The king of rock and roll”

  5. History of music • He got nicknamed “Elvis the Pelvis” for his swinging dance. • Some of his influences were ballads, country and gospel music he would hear at church. • He began his singing career in 1954 with Sun records label. • His #1 hit was “Heartbreak hotel” and it was on the charts for 8 weeks

  6. Songs “That’s alright Mama” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5gTBEci9wM Instruments: Acoustic guitar, vocals, electric guitar, upright bass *Released in summer of 1954 “All Shook up” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZT7KCbwem0 Instruments: Guitar, vocals, chord “Burning Love” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcJac6OykfM Instruments: Piano, horn-laden chorus, choir style vocals, drums, guitar *Released in 1972, it was among one of his final rock and roll records.

  7. Songs “Hound Dog” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQ8GDBA8Is Instruments: Vocals , guitar, bass, drums and back vocals “Suspicious mind” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBmAPYkPeYU Instruments: Piano, vocal, guitar. *he embraces the sounds of soul and R&B rather than rock and country

  8. Elvis Facts

  9. Facts

  10. The End… • He started having weight problems late 1960’s • Started becoming more dependent on prescription drugs . • His Dr. was arrested for prescribing thousands of pills and narcotics illegally to him. • His final performance was in Indianapolis at Market Square arena in June 26 1977.

  11. The End. • Elvis was found dead in his Graceland mansion in 1977. • Even after his death his success still continues, he is still being celebrated as a legend. • His mansion is the top tourist attraction in Memphis and has attracted millions of visitors from around the world

  12. References • "Biography." Of Elvis Presley. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Nov. 2012. <http://www.elvis.com/about-the-king/biography_.aspx>. • Evans, Nancy. "Presley, Elvis." Contemporary Musicians. 1989. Encyclopedia.com. 16 Nov. 2012<http://www.encyclopedia.com>. • "Elvis Presley Quick Facts and Biography." Elvis Presley Quick Facts and Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Nov. 2012. <http://www.elvistribute.us/elvis-presley-facts.php>. • "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum." 10 Essential Elvis Presley Songs. Rock Hall, n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://rockhall.com/blog/post/7132_10-essential-elvis-presley-songs/>. • "World Biography." Elvis Presley Biography. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2012. <http://www.notablebiographies.com/Pe-Pu/Presley-Elvis.html>. • Blount, Roy, Jr. Elvis All Shook Up: Stories and Insights from Family Members, Journalists, and Those Who Were There. New York: Sterling, 2012. Print.

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