Elvis Presley

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" wasauctioned off at GottaHaveRockandRoll.com in March of 2009. It was expected to bring in $4,000-$5,000.c

Elvis 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.

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

The mansion that Elvis Presley 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. The hotels in the area are ofter filled to capacity by fans of Elvis Presley. On March 27, 2006, Graceland was declared a National Historic Landmark.

Each year on the anniversary of Elvis' birthday, fans throughout the United States celebrate by chowing down on one of the King's favorites, freied peanut butter sandwich.c

Despite being dead, fans have voted Elvis as the pop icon they most want to spend time with.c