Saturday, May 9, 2009

"LOVE ME TENDER LOVE MORE, NEVER LET ME GO"

Elvis Presley, rock star, was born in MIssisipi on January 8, 1935.He was outstanding!His music influences were the pop and country music of the time.Elvis was great singer and actor. In 1954 , he began his singing career in Mempis and by 1956 he became an international sensation.He was the one who started to dance on the podium whioe he was singing. That was very unusual for the singers from that time. It was country music mixed with rock and pop and that was something new at that time.He starred in 33 successful films and 150 different albums and singles.He has sold more than one billion records, more than any other artist.He was regarded as a most important figure of twentieth century.Also, his unique fashion style made him special. He wore very unique costumes , bell bottom pants and bright colors and jeweled belts and scarves.His fashion style and appearance made him so outstanding.He died in his home in Graceland , on August 16, 1977. This news was shock for everybody. the entire country went to his grave to say their last goodbyes to the KING OF THE ROCK.

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