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1935 - Birth
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. -
1954 - Starts Career
In 1954, Elvis began his singing career with the famous Sun Records label. -
Elvis and Sun Records
“Sun 209 - BlueMoonOfKentucky.” Wikimedia Commons, 2011. -
1954 - Trial and Error
In 1954, Elvis preforms at the "Grand Ole Opry" which was a famous performance back then. Elvis preforms horribly and someone makes a recommendation that he go back to his old job it was so bad. This was a low point in his early career. -
1956 - Popularity
In 1956, thanks to his head start at the famous Sun Records label, Elvis Presley is already known all around the globe. -
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Elvis Army Years
From March 24, 1958 to March 2, 1960 Elvis was in the army. He ended his military experience as a Sergeant. -
1958 - Death
Elvis gets a leave from the army to visit his sick mom. He stays with her and on August 14, he goes back to his house to take a break. This is when she passes away, she was forty six years old. -
Germany
Rastelli, Vittoriano. “Elvis Presley in Germany.” Wikimedia Commons, 2016. -
1960 - GI Blues
Elvis releases a soundtrack, GI Blues. This song gets #1 on the Billboard album chart and stays there for 10 weeks. But it doesn't end there, the soundtrack stays on the charts for a full 111 weeks. -
1964 - Larry Geller
Elvis meets Larry Geller who becomes his spiritual advisor. Larry gets close with Elvis and eventually they are considered very close friends. Geller also gets Elvis very set on a spiritual path which he starts to follow. -
1967 - Priscilla
On May 1, 1967 Elvis marries Priscilla and they have a small, private wedding with a few family friends. Afterwards, they go on a honeymoon to Palm Springs. -
Elvis and Priscilla
Arbresha12. “Elvis and Priscilla.” Wikimedia Commons, 2016. -
1968 - Lisa
Exactly 9 months after marrying Priscilla, they give birth to Lisa Presley on February 2, 1968. -
Elvis and Colonel Parker
“Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker 1969.” Wikimedia Commons, 2016. -
Lisa and Priscilla
Machnitzki, Thomas R. “Graceland during Elvis Week 2011 010.” Wikimedia Commons, 2011. -
1972 - Seperation
Elvis and Priscilla start filling out divorce papers. Priscilla moves out and takes their daughter, Lisa, with her. Elvis starts seeing a woman named Linda Thompson. -
1973 - 50-50
Elvis and a friend Colonel Parker sign an agreement stating that they are now 50-50 partners. -
1973 - Final
The divorce between Elvis and Priscilla is finalized. Elvis and Priscilla have equal rights with Lisa and Elvis and Lisa still see each other regularly. -
1977 - Death
After a late dentist appointment and relaxing with friends and family. Elvis retires to his room where he passes away after straining very hard on the toilet, this caused his heart to fail.
