Elvis Presley - Wikipedia Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi; his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, when he was 13 He began his music career in 1954 at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African-American music to a wider audience
Where was Elvis Born? - LiveAbout Even though Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, you can still celebrate his January birth at his home and final resting place in Memphis at Graceland Mansion
Elvis Aaron Presley 1935-1953 | The Early Years of a Legend Elvis Aaron Presley was born in East Tupelo, Mississippi, in the early morning hours of January 8, 1935 This section covers the time from Elvis' birth, his childhood, school, musical influences and the move to Memphis - Now Elvis was about to make his first recording, and make history
Elvis Aaron Presley Historical Marker Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, the son of Vernon and Gladys Presley He moved to Memphis in 1948 Soon after signing a contract with Sun Records in 1954 he achieved tremendous popularity
Elvis Presley | Songs, Movies, Manager, Grandchildren, House, Death . . . Elvis Presley (born January 8, 1935, Tupelo, Mississippi, U S —died August 16, 1977, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American popular singer widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll” and one of rock music’s dominant performers from the mid-1950s until his death
Elvis Presley - Biography - IMDb Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi, to Gladys Presley (née Gladys Love Smith) and Vernon Presley (Vernon Elvis Presley) He had a twin brother who was stillborn In 1948, Elvis and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he attended Humes High School
Elvis Presley - Memphis Music Hall of Fame Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis was exposed to African-American gospel music and blues there His parents worked hard to get to Memphis and into the government housing projects that could help them socially and economically
Elvis Biography | Graceland The incredible Elvis Presley life story began when Elvis Aaron Presley was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935 His twin brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child