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Birth
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, MS
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Moves to Memphis
Moves to Memphis, TN in 1948 -
First Time at Sun Records
Elvis walks into the Sun Records company in Memphis and records himself -
Audition
July 5, 1954 Elvis is asked to audition and doesn't do well but still makes a start in music. -
Elvis on TV
Elvis is largely driven to King of Rock and Roll status by his appearance on National TV. He appeared on NBC on April 3 1956. -
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Elvis in the Army
Elvis served in the US Army and is used to recruit. This changes his musical path. -
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Hollywood Elvis
After Elvis got out of the military he starred in several famous films. A list of them can be found here at his estate's website. https://www.graceland.com/ -
Death
Elvis overdosed and died young. He had changed the music industry and popular culture. More information on his life can be found at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/elvis-presley
