Profile of the Day: Elvis Presley
Today we remember iconic singer Elvis Presley on what would have been his 89th birthday.
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The King of Rock and Roll was born on January 8, 1935 in a two-room shotgun house built by his father in Tupelo, Mississippi. From his very humble beginnings, Elvis would go on to become one of the world’s greatest music legends.
Elvis catapulted to stardom after his infamous appearance on the Milton Berle Show, where he sang his hit “Hound Dog” while suggestively gyrating to the music. His scandalous performance became a defining moment of Elvis’s career. He released numerous chart toppers, including “Love Me Tender,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Don’t Be Cruel” and many more.
Even after his death, Elvis continues to remain one of the world’s most popular music icons.
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