• Elvis Presley, often considered the "King of Rock and Roll," was discovered in Memphis by Sun Records founder Sam Phillips. Presley naturally combined the genres of Rockabilly, R&B, Country and Gospel to kick start the new genre and become a Pop icon.

  A poem handwritten and often recited by Presley titled "Ode to a Robin" is being auctioned off at gottahaverockandroll.com in March of 2009. It's expected to bring in $4,000-$5,000.TMZ: Elvis Presley's Bird Murder Poem Up for Sale (March 17, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Name: Elvis Aaron Presley
  2. Born: January 8, 1935
  3. Died: August 16, 1977 (age 42)
  4. Label: Sun Records
  5. 18 #1 Hits
  6. Grammy Nominations: 14
  7. Grammy Awards: 3
  8. Sometime referred to as "The King"
  9. Stillborn identical twin brother

• Entertainer

  Presley's first television appearance was on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. Presley's music combined the sounds of country, R&B and rockabilly. In the 1950s, the unique fusion of "black" and "white" sounds made him extremely popular and controversial.

  He made over thirty movies in the 1960s. By the late 1970s, his addiction to prescription drugs and busy tour schedule took a toll on his health. He died in his home at the age of 42 in 1977.

• Family

  Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu on May 1, 1967. They met in the early 1960s when Priscilla was fourteen years old. They had their only child, Lisa Marie Presley, on February 1, 1968.

• Graceland

  The mansion that Elvis lived in is called Graceland. He bought the 13.8 acre estate in 1957 for $100,000. It has twenty-three rooms including eight bedrooms and bathrooms. It is located 12 miles from downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis died in the mansion and his parents and grandmother are buried on the property. Graceland became open to the public in 1982. On March 27, 2006, Graceland was declared a National Historic Landmark.

• Top Songs

  • 1956: Heartbreak Hotel
  • 1956: Love Me Tender
  • 1957: All Shook Up
  • 1957: Jailhouse Rock
  • 1960: Are You Lonesome Tonight
  • 1969: Suspicious Minds

• Fans

  Each year on the anniversary of Elvis' birthday, fans throughout the United States celebrate by chowing down on one of the King's favorites, peanut butter.Daily News: Celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday with peanut butter!

  Despite being dead, fans have voted Elvis as the pop icon they most want to spend time with.Female First: [http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Elvis+Presley-24934.html op Icon Elvis Presley

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