Elvis Presley's Accomplishments

Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. His parents are Vernon and Gladys Presley; he also had a twin brother, who died at birth. Presley’s middle name was originally spelled Aron after his brother passed, but he later legally changed it to the more traditionally spelling “Aaron.” Elvis started singing and dancing at a very young age, and he now has immortality even after his death. Elvis Presley is one of the most tremendous musicians of the fifties Rock and Rolls era; because of his phenomenal talent and his miraculous way of dressing and dancing, he changes the world’s perspective of music with his incredible talent and charisma (Petersen 1).
Presley’s first exposure began weekly at his church singing and playing in front of a large congregation. When he was ten years old, he won second prize for singing at a contest. The following year he received his first guitar as a legacy. When Presley’s family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, he began competing and winning talent shows and his fame grew even stronger. The appreciation and support he had from people inspired and encouraged him to work more. When Presley graduated High School in 1952, he began driving a truck for the Crown Electric Company during the day …show more content…
Presley’s method of performing in front of large crowds was considered overly sexual, and when filmed on television, the producers were only allowed to film him from the waist up so that his infamous hip movements would not offend anyone. Though he seemed apprehensive at times, he had a big personality that would light up anyone’s day. Many people did not enjoy Presley’s flamboyant personality, long greased-back wild hair, or his wild clothing combinations, but told people “I’m just a poor boy from Tennessee, I’ve gotten a lot from my country. And I’d like to do something to repay what I’ve gotten”(David