This was the life of Elvis Presley: family, most famous songs, last concert…

Would you like to keep Elvis Presley’s jewelry? Now it’s possible 0:52 (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Elvis Presley, one of the most popular musicians of all time, who sold more than 1 billion records worldwide. Date of birth: January 8, 1935
Date of death: August 16, 1977
Place of birth: Tupelo, Mississippi
Birth name: Elvis Aaron Presley
Father: Vernon Presley
Mother: Gladys Presley Gladys Presley
Marriage: Priscilla (Beaulieu) Presley (May 1, 1967 – October 9, 1973, divorced)
Children: Lisa Marie, born February 1, 1968
Military service: in the US Army in the period 1958-1960 Other key facts of the life of Elvis Presley He was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards and won three. He also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Seven of his recordings are in the Grammy Hall of Fame. He starred in 31 feature films and two concert documentaries. His sales in the United States earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles. From 1969 to 1977, Elvis gave nearly 1,100 concerts. Elvis had 18 number 1 hits in the United States, from “Heartbreak Hotel” in 1956 to “Suspicious Minds” in 1969. Elvis is the only solo performer to have entered the Rock and Roll, Country and Rock halls of fame. Gospel. Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis’ personal, business and financial manager, handled Elvis’ entire career from start to finish. Approximately 500,000 people visit Elvis’ home, Graceland, each year. Graceland became a National Historic Landmark in 2006. Timeline 1953 – Meet producer Sam Phillips. 1954-Records “That’s All Right” at Sun Records in Memphis, his first hit. 1956 – Debuts on television in “Stage Show”. 1956-Achieves his first number 1 single with “Heartbreak Hotel”. September 9, 1956 – Appears on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” November 15, 1956-His first film, “Love Me Tender,” is released. March 1957-He Purchases Graceland for US$102,500. December 20, 1960 – “Flaming Star” premieres, Elvis’s only non-singing film role. February 29, 1968 – Wins a Grammy in the gospel genre for Best Sacred Performance for “How Great Thou Art.” December 3, 1968 – The television special “Elvis” is broadcast. It is later called “The 68 Comeback Special”. December 21, 1970-He meets with US President Richard Nixon at the White House. 1971 – Receives the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. March 3, 1973-He wins a Gospel Grammy for Best Inspirational Performance for “He Touched Me.” 1972-Achieves what will be his last hit in the Top 10 of the United States: “Burning Love”. Jan. 14, 1973 – Nearly 1 billion people in 40 countries watch “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii” TV special – Via Satellite. Mar. 1, 1975 – Wins a Grammy in the gospel genre for Best Inspirational Performance (Non-Classical) for “How Great Thou Art” June 26, 1977 – Gives his last concert, in Indianapolis August 16, 1977 – Dies at the age of 42 January 8, 1993 – The United States Postal Service releases a Elvis commemorative postage stamp More than 500 million are printed, triple the usual print run for a commemorative stamp 2002 – A remix of the Elvis song, “A Little Less Conversation”, reaches the Top 10 on the US music charts around the world. August 11-19, 2007 – First annual Elvis Week. Tens of thousands of people attend festivities at Graceland to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his death. November 16, 2018 – President Donald Trump awards Elvis Elvis, posthumously, the Presiden Medal Liberty President – the nation’s highest civilian honor – along with six others, including baseball star Babe Ruth and Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.