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1935 – 1977Elvis Presley (1935-1977)American singer and actor, known as the King of Rock and Roll. His mix of country, blues and gospel made him the defining star of early rock and roll, and he remains one of the best-selling solo artists in history.
1935Elvis Presley born in TupeloElvis Aaron Presley is born in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi. His identical twin Jesse Garon is stillborn.