Elvis Aaron Presleya (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family at the age of 13. He began his career there in 1954, working with Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience.
It was during a lunch break that he recorded a song called, "My Happiness". He was called back to the studio sometime later to do some demo work. Eventually, he recorded a song called, "That's Alright, Mama" recorded by Elvis in July 5th of 1954 . Back in 2004, the music industry celebrated its 50 years of Rock N Roll since the first recording of the song. This celebration was to say that the genre was introduced to the world through Elvis Presley.
Elvis Presley, born a poor boy in Tupelo Mississippi on January 8 1935 and died as the undisputed King of Rock and Roll on August 16, 1977. He was the second of two twin boys born to Gladys and Veron Presley. His twin did not live as he was stillborn, but Elvis lived life big enough for both. Against all odds Elvis became the pivotal point in changing the future of music. His father spent time in jail for check forgery, leaving Elvis and his mother to make it on their own.
Liz Winquest May 27, 2011 3rd hour Elvis Presley’s Rise to Fame This project gave me the opportunity to research the rise to fame of the legend of rock and roll, Elvis Presley. Elvis Presley has always captured my attention with his music, his handsome looks, and his famous dancing. Before this project I knew a lot on Elvis Presley but after this project I learned so much more about his journey and how he became the legend he is today. When Elvis Presley was born on January 8th, 1955 he suffered the loss of his twin brother at birth. Elvis would live his life feeling guilty for the loss of his brother and some of his music reflected that.
The most elaborate escape was committed on June 11, 1962. This was planned and orchestrated by Frank Lee Morris, John and Clarence Anglin, and Allen Clayton West. To plan this escape, it took close to seven months. The plan went on without West because he was unable to get his air vent off. It is supposed that the last three men drowned on their way to shore on San Francisco (Wellman 61).
Elvis Aron Presley was the greatest culture changing artist of the Rock-and-Roll revolution. The legend was born January 8, 1935 along with twin brother, Jesse Presley. Jesse was lifeless before birth, making baby brother Elvis very cherished. Elvis had talent; at the age of 17 he made Rock-and-Roll history; changing blues and country songs into upbeat versions. Just two years later in 1956, Elvis’s first of eighteen number one hits “Heartbreak Hotel”, held the number one spot for eight weeks.
Keith West Mr. Music 113 March 4 2013 Ray Charles Blind Or Not, He Was Legendary Ray Charles was a renowned musician who commenced the kind of soul music through the 1950s. Frequently dubbed the "Father of Soul," Charles amalgamated blues, gospel and jazz to produce revolutionary hits like Unchain My Heart, Hit the Road Jack, and Georgia on My Mind. He died in 2004, leaving behind a timeless feeling on contemporary music. Ray Charles Robinson was born on September 23, 1930, in Albany, Georgia. His father was a automobile mechanic, and his mother was a sharecropper, they peregrinate to Florida while Ray was still an infant.
I'm sure you've all heard of Elvis Presley.You now the king of rock,peanut butter and banana sandwhich and all that other stuff.Well its okay if you still don't remember because today I'm gonna tell you a little about him.I'm gonna tell you about his life,him being drafted into the army,and a little about death.But don't worry by the time I'm done you'll now all about Mr.Presley. Elvis Aaron Presley was born into the family of Vemon and Gladys Presley in a two room house in Tupelo,Mississippi,on January 8,1935.Elvis was the second of identical twins.His brother was a stillborn,meaning he was a liveless baby,a miscarriage.Being a only child and all,Presley grew close to his parents and formed an unusally tight bond with his mother.At the age of three Vemon,Presley's father,pleaded guilty in court for forgery and was sent to Parchment Farms Penitentiary for three years .But he made a deal with his boss and only served eight months.Anyways back to elvis.Elvis first got into music when his familty attended an Assembly of God church where he found his initial musical inspiration.In 1946
Early Life and Education On September 18, 1951, Benjamin Solomon Carson was born in Detroit, MI. He was the second child and son of Sonya and Robert Solomon Carson. Sonya was a stay at home mom who had dropped out of school in the third grade. Robert was a Baptist minister and the two got married at the ripe age of 13. At first, Robert was a wonderful husband and showered his wife with gifts and attention but this eventually faded and the happy couple divorced Ben grew up in inner-city Detroit with his mom and older brother, Curtis, and his family was not the wealthiest either.
A few years later he started dating thirteen-year-old Caril Ann Fugate. After his father kicked him out of the house for crashing his car, he became a garbage man(he was later sacked). Believing he was doomed to a lifetime of drudgery and poverty, he started plotting bank robberies and developed his guiding belief that “dead people are all on the same level.” His first murder took place on November 30, 1957. He had tried to buy a stuffed toy for his girlfriend from a gas station, but had been refused credit. He returned at three in the morning with a 12-guage shotgun, robbed $100 from the till and, after a scuffle, he shot the attendant in the head at point blank range.