Elvis Presley (193565438+1October 8th-1977 August 16), born in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, is an American rock singer and actor who graduated from L.C. Humes High School.
1954, recorded the song "Nothing" debut. 1955, signed a contract with ABC's Victory Records. 1956, my first film Love Me Tender was released, and my first studio album Elvis Presley was released in the same year. 1958 Joined the United States Army for two years.
1960, named Avenue of Stars. 196 1 starred in the comedy film "Blue Hawaii" and won the American album list for 20 weeks. 1968, with the album "How Great Are You", the 10 th Grammy Award for Best Sacred Performance. At 197 1, he won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
1973, his live performance in Hawaii received 1 100 million views. 1August 6, 977, died of a heart attack at the age of 42.
1986, entered the first American Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1987, 14 American Music Awards awarded him a lifetime achievement award. 1998, RCA Records awarded it the special commemorative award of "Artist of the Century". In 2002, the American champion single ELV 1s: 30 # 1Hits was released.
In 2004, he ranked third among the "50 greatest pop musicians in history" selected by Rolling Stone, and in the same year, his film Elvis Presley was selected into the national film catalogue of the United States. In 2008, he ranked first in the list of "The Artists with the Most Tracks on the Hot 100 Singles List" selected by Billboard. In 20 18, he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Early experience:
1935 65438+1October 8th, Elvis Presley was born in a poor farm worker's family in Mississippi. When he was a child, he often sang gospel songs in church. 1938, his father was imprisoned for tampering with the landlord's and employer's bills, and his house was confiscated, so Elvis had to move to a relative's house.
194 1 year, Elvis entered East Tupelo United Primary School. From 65438 to 0945, he participated in the Mississippi-Alabama Expo and won the second prize with an old shepherd.
From 65438 to 0946, Elvis entered the sixth grade in milam Primary School. From 65438 to 0947, he met country music singer Mississippi Slim through classmates, and gave two live performances with the help of Mississippi Slim in the same year.
/kloc-moved to Memphis with his family in 0/948, and began to get in touch with some professional musicians, and participated in the performance of the four-person gospel singing group "Black Forest Brothers". /kloc-started working at the age of 0/6 to make money to supplement the family.
1953, graduated from L.C. Humes High School, but only got a C in music class; In August this year, in order to give his mother a birthday present, he recorded the songs "My Happiness" and "Your Heartache Since then" in a recording studio under the name of Sam Phllips, the owner of Sun Records. In the process of recording, he got to know Marion Cesca and gained Marion's appreciation.
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Enlisting experience:
1June, 953, Elvis Presley was registered with the Memphis Recruitment Committee. According to the conscription law of the United States at that time, all healthy young people aged 18 were obliged to serve in the military for two years and then serve in the reserve for four years.
1957 65438+On February 20th, Elvis Presley received the notice of enlistment. 1officially joined the us army on March 24th, 958, with the number of 533 1076 1. He and his comrades-in-arms went to Camp Sha Fei, Arkansas, for new recruits' training.
After the boot training, Elvis was assigned to the 2nd Armored Division for tank training. During the training period of 10 week, Elvis mastered the driving, loading and shooting techniques of M-48 Barton main battle tank. Since then, Elvis has been assigned to the Third Armored Division.
1 In September 1958, Elvis Presley was stationed in Fredborg, and was assigned to the reconnaissance platoon of Company C of the 32nd Armored Regiment1Battalion. During his stay in Germany, Elvis won a medal for marksmanship.
1960 February, Elvis Presley was promoted to sergeant. After that, he ended his stationing in Germany and returned to the United States. 1March, 960, Elvis Presley officially retired with a retirement fee of $65,438 +009.54.
In memory of posterity-the former residence of Elvis Presley;
Elvis Presley's former residence was called "Elegance Garden", and he was buried in Elegance Garden after his death. In March 2006, Elegant Garden was officially recognized as a national historical landmark in the United States. In the elegant garden, visitors can visit the living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and "meditation garden" all the way.
There is also a project "Looking at Elvis Presley through the eyes of Lisa, the only daughter". Visitors can see many souvenirs, including Elvis Presley's costumes, all kinds of clothes, and videos recording Elvis Presley's family life. The second floor is closed to the public.
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