45 Years Ago We Lost The King of Rock Elvis Presley

Elvis’ parents Vernon and Gladys Presley welcomed him into this world in Tupelo, US on January 8 in 1935.

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Elvis’ first contact with music was in the form of pop and country music. He also learned about gospel music on the famous Beale Street.

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The singing career of this star singer started in 1954 with the Sun Records label in Memphis where he recorded his first five singles.

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Elvis Presley was a multi-talented star who not only sang beautiful songs but also starred in 33 films.

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Elvis Presley had a great love for his country as he also served as a regular soldier in the US army from 1958 to 1960.

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His death was completely an unexpected tragedy when he died at the age of just 42 due to heart failure in Memphis.

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