Elvis Presley documentary hero
A Documentary Film

Elvis Presley

b. 1935

Elvis Presley Full Name Elvis Aaron Presley (born Elvis Aron Presley) Birth Date January 8, 1935 Birth Place Tupelo, Mississippi, United States Death Date August 16, 1977 (age 42) Death Place Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, United States Nationality American Physical Stats Height: 6 feet (1.83 m) Weight: Varied throughout career...

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91
Years Old
11+
Albums
3
Grammy Awards
7
Chapters
The Film

Chapters

01

Origins

The Beginning

Elvis's musical career began in 1954 when he recorded "That's All Right" at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. His fusion of country music, rhythm and blues, and gospel created a new sound that would become known as rock and roll.

02

The Rise

Building a Legacy

Early Career and Sun Records (1953-1956) First Recording Session (August 1953) Elvis paid $4 to record "My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" at Memphis Recording Service. The acetate was reportedly intended as a gift for his mother Gladys.

03

The Work

Defining Moments

Elvis won 3 Grammy Awards, all for gospel recordings: - 1974: Best Inspirational Performance (Non-Classical) - "How Great Thou Art" (live) Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 1971: Awarded at age 36, making him the youngest recipient ever at that time. 1961: Best Music, Original Song -...

04

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Musical Style, Technique, and Artistry Elvis possessed a distinctive baritone voice with an impressive range spanning approximately two octaves. His vocal capabilities included: - Natural register: Rich baritone with warm, expressive tone - Upper register: Capable of powerful tenor high...

05

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Elvis Aaron Presley transformed American culture by: 1. Creating a new musical language that synthesized Black and white traditions 2.

In Their Words
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The King of Rock and Roll

— Elvis Presley

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at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. His fusion of country music, rhythm and blues, and gospel created a new sound that would become known as rock and roll. By 1956, he was a national sensation, with hits like

— Elvis Presley

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Crudup, Rufus Thomas, Beale Street performers - **R&B**: Artists featured on WDIA, America's first Black radio station ## The Failed Music Grade In eighth grade, Elvis received a C in music class. His teacher reportedly told him he had

— Early Life and Background

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This early dismissal would prove dramatically wrong, as Elvis would go on to become one of the most influential singers in history. ## First Recordings In August 1953, Elvis paid $4 to record two songs at Memphis Recording Service, a side business of Sun Records:

— Early Life and Background

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That's When Your Heartaches Begin.

— Early Life and Background

The Work

Innovations

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1935 Full Name Recording Album
1935 Birth Date Recording Album
1977 Birth Place Recording Album
1977 Death Date Recording Album
1953 Nationality Recording Album
1953 Physical Stats Recording Album
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