Elvis Presley

Born: Tupelo, MS, 1935

Years Active: 1955-1977

Member of: The Million Dollar Quartet

Influenced by: Wynonie Harris, Freddie Bell, Kokomo Arnold, Big Joe Turner, Bill Monroe, Roy Brown, Clyde McPhatter, Big Mama Thornton, Dean Martin

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Elvis Presley may be the single most important figure in American 20th century popular music. Not necessarily the best, and ...

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Jul 21 2008 9:00AM by Stephen L. Betts

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The Boot: Forty years ago, Elvis Presley launched what became the second phase of his phenomenal career with a landmark television special which served to remind the general public of what a musical force he had been -- and was yet to become. Officially titled... Read more

 
Jul 19 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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 Spinner.com: On This Date in 1995: George "Dr. Nick" Nichopoulos, Elvis Presley's personal physician, has his medical license permanently suspended for overprescribing pharmaceuticals to his patients.The Almanac Advises for July 19: "If you are a health-care...Read more

 
Jul 05 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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 Spinner.com: On This Date in 1954: Elvis Presley records several songs, including 'That's All Right,' for his first official session for Sun Records.The Almanac Advises for July 5: "When interviewing for a job, the best ways to make a good first impression are to...Read more

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