# Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor who is widely credited with bringing rock and roll to mainstream America in the mid-1950s, revolutionizing popular music and youth culture with his electrifying stage presence, swiveling hips, and fusion of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues. With over one billion records sold worldwide, he remains one of the best-selling solo music artists in history. He died on August 16, 1977, at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 42.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** January 8, 1935
- **Birthplace:** Tupelo, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** film actor
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Also Known As:** The King, The King of Rock and Roll

## Overview

Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Presley's energetic and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Elvis Presley. American singer and actor (1935–1977)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley

## Timeline

### 1935 — Birth
Birth of Elvis Presley.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

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