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Elvis Aaron Presley was born in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. His (21) brother, Jessie Garcon, died at birth. This left Elvis to grow up as an only child. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948. Elvis (22) from Hums High School in Memphis in 1953.
Elvis’ musical (23) were pop and country music, gospel music and the black (24) and blues he heard on historic Beale Street in Memphis. In 1954, he began his singing career at the famous Sun Studio in Memphis. By 1956, he was an international sensation. His sound (25) different musical styles and challenged the social and racial (26) of the time. He began a new era of American music and popular culture.
He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearance, and performed many live concerts on tour and Las Vegas. (27) , he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artists. His American sales have earned him more (28) than any other artist or group. Even though his stardom might have given him special privileges, he (29) his country in the U.S. army.
His talent, good looks, charm, and good humor endeared him to millions of people. Known by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important (30) . figures of the twentieth century. Elvis died at his Memphis home, on August 16, 1977. Directions: