Elvis Presley
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I did my report on Elvis Presley death. My mom kept a newspaper of when he died. Elvis was and still is to most people the king of rock and roll. Elvis Presley born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis had a twin brother Jessie but was a still born. Elvis starred in 33 successful films and sold over one billion records he had 150 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum records.
It all started when Elvis wanted a bike and his mom and dad could not afford one so they talk him into accepting a guitar. Two years later Elvis played Leaf on a Tree for his middle school. Then he moved to Mempis and a little bit after that, at his new high school, Elvis played in a talent show and won it easily.
In 1954, Elvis signs with Sun Studio. At this time, it was Elvis and three other people with Elvis. In 1955, Elvis signs with RCA Records for 40,000 dollars. Elvis becomes the hottest young star in the muisc business. In January, Elvis starts his first record and it has Heartbreak Hotel on it.
In April, he did a screen test then in a couple of day he signs a movie deal with Paramount. When his movie premieres for the first time it was a smash hit and Elvis reviews were not bad. Elvis begins shooting his first movie Love Me Tender. In September, Elvis went back home for the first time and did two concerts.
In March of 1957, Elvis buys Graceland for 100 thousand dollars. In December, Elvis and his family would be enjoying Christmas and he officially receives a draft notice that he knew was coming. In March of 1958, Elvis is inducted to Army and given serial number 53310761. Then in August Elvis mom, Gladys becomes ill with hospitalized with acute hepatitis. Elvis comes home on emergency leave to see her and two days later, she dies at the age of 46 years old.
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