EDITOR:
Today (Jan. 8th 2018), marks the 83rd birthday of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll.
The incredible life of the King began on Jan. 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis purchased his first guitar when he was just 11 years old. He wanted a rifle but his mom convinced him to get a guitar instead and from then, history never looked back.
He was a man with one of the greatest voices, if not the greatest voice in the 20th century, and the ability to successfully interpret a song in almost any way he desired. With his voice he brought and continues to bring pleasure to millions of people and has been an inspiration for many other artists of today.
Globally, Elvis sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. Elvis starred in 33 films, made history with his television appearances and specials, his live concerts were record-breaking performances on tour and in Las Vegas, where he owned the town until his untimely death on August 16, 1977.
Elvis also had a great sense of humor - While performing "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" in Las Vegas in 1969, Elvis did one of his frequent lyric changes to amuse himself. Instead of "Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?" he sang, "Do you look at your bald head and wish you had hair?"
Whether you’re young or old, Elvis Presley is and will always be, the King of Rock and Roll.
Wade Czank,
Uigg
