Elvis Presley was born in 1935 in Mississippi and raised by working class parents. He developed a love of gospel music while attending church in Memphis as a child. Presley received his first guitar at age 10 and began his musical career after winning a school talent show. In the late 1950s, his unique musical style and good looks made him a global superstar, selling over 142 million records worldwide. He met his wife Priscilla when she was 14 and they married in 1967, having one daughter together. Presley remained one of the most influential musicians in history until his death.

2. •Born: Jan. 8, 1935
• Family was extremely poor and moved often.
•Had happy childhood.
•Moved to Memphis, moving into public
housing in 1949

3. •Raised by loving,
working class
parents.
•Mother was
extensively protective.
•Attended the
assembly of god
church in Memphis.
Where gospel music
became an important

4. •Got his first
guitar at the age
of 10.
•He won a talent show at
Hume’s high school,
Memphis.
•Met Sam Phillips after his

5. • From 1956-1958 his
stardom reached
unbelievable heights,
selling over 142 gold
records worldwide.

6. •Unique musical style,
gyrating hips, and good
looks caused excitemen
amongst the
youngsters.
•Guest appearance
on a number of
television shows

7. •Priscilla met Elvis at the age of fourteen and
then they began dating.
•In August 1958, he was
granted emergency leave
for mother’s death!
Served Germany for nearly
two years.

8. •He first no.1 single- He
signed lot of movies
with paramount pictures.

9. •They got married on 1st
May 1967 in a private
ceremony.

10. They had their only daughter
‘Lisa Marie’ on 1st of February
1968.

11. •First television special

12. Holy grave of Elvis

16. LONG LIVE THE KING OF
ROCK AND ROLL