Who is Elvis Presley?
Elvis Presley is one of the world’s most famous singers, an icon of music and pop culture. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1935, Elvis moved to Memphis with his family when he was 13. He was know locally for his singing talent and called himself “The Hillbilly Cat”. In 1955, he signed to the recording label RCA. This was the era of rock and roll, and Elvis Presley was a huge figure in this type of music. He was nicknamed “Elvis the Pelvis” due to his famous gyrations. When he appeared on television shows of the time, the cameras were not allowed to film Presley below the waist. He was managed by Colonel Tom Parker throughout his life. Parker also strictly controlled Presley’s film career. Elvis Presley starred in 33 films, the first of which was called Love Me Tender. Most of these films included Presley’s singing, although he also tried some serious acting roles. Colonel Parker would not allow Presley to star in any films in which he did not have star billing. Critics panned most of th