Elvis Presley ha recorded 131 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum records. At least 149 of his songs
             Have appeared on America's Billboard charts in the top 100. He has been nominated for 14 Grammy's and has won 3 of them. Elvis has also made 33 films. Elvis, shooting like a rocket when he introduced Rock N' Roll to America with his share of bad times and good made a huge impression on America. ("Overview of Achievements")
             Elvis was born a twin with his stillborn brother Jesse Garon Presley who was born thirty-five minutes before Elvis on January 8, 1935. Elvis Aron Presley was born to Gladys and Vernon Presley. (Matthews, Rupert) Elvis was born in the small town of Tupelo Mississippi. After he was born him and his parents then moved to Memphis, Tennessee in search of better jobs. This is where Elvis first became influenced by music. He was exposed to all types of music such as gospel at church, R&B on Beale St., and the pop and country of the time. Elvis received his first guitar that cost $12.95. He began his music career in 1954 when he signed with "the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis." The contract was later sold to RCA Victor in late 1955. "By 1956, he was an international sensation.' Elvis' unique, diverse style of music challenged all aspects of that time. ("Biography: Elvisology")
             Elvis came out happy and motivated despite all of his personal problems. Elvis grew up in am extremely poor home. Elvis' father, Vernon Presley was a laborer with no education. He had no ambition to be anything in life because he had always been poor. Vernon would occasionally get a job driving a truck, but any money earned, he spent on drinking and gambling. Elvis' mom, Gladys Smith Presley wanted to do something with her life but could not because Vernon would not help her get started. She eventually turned to alcohol for the answer. Elvis d...