Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Presley's energetic and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.

Born:

January 8, 1935

Tupelo, Mississippi, US

Died:

August 16, 1977 (aged 42)

Memphis, Tennessee, US