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Which of the following factors contributed significantly to Elvis Presley's early exposure to music?
Which of the following factors contributed significantly to Elvis Presley's early exposure to music?
- A family history of professional musicians.
- Exposure to gospel music in church. (correct)
- Living in a musically vibrant urban center.
- Formal music education at a prestigious academy.
What was the significance of Elvis Presley's role in the film 'Love Me Tender'?
What was the significance of Elvis Presley's role in the film 'Love Me Tender'?
- It was a critical failure that nearly ended his acting career.
- He wrote the screenplay and directed the movie.
- It marked his debut as a film actor and was a box-office success. (correct)
- He refused to sing, showing his serious acting ability.
How did Elvis Presley's military service impact his personal life?
How did Elvis Presley's military service impact his personal life?
- He received special treatment and was allowed to continue recording.
- It led to a decline in his music sales and popularity.
- He met his future wife, Priscilla, while stationed in Germany. (correct)
- He decided to retire from music and pursue a military career.
Which of the following movies is most different than the others?
Which of the following movies is most different than the others?
Considering Elvis Presley's impact on music and culture, what might be inferred about the cultural landscape of the United States during his rise to fame?
Considering Elvis Presley's impact on music and culture, what might be inferred about the cultural landscape of the United States during his rise to fame?
Flashcards
Who was Elvis Presley?
Who was Elvis Presley?
Musician and actor born in Tupelo, Mississippi, who became a rock and roll legend.
"That's Alright"
"That's Alright"
Elvis's first hit single, released in 1954, marking the beginning of his rock and roll career.
"Love Me Tender"
"Love Me Tender"
Elvis's first film in 1956, a box-office success centered around the Civil War and a payroll train robbery.
Elvis's nickname?
Elvis's nickname?
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What is Graceland?
What is Graceland?
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Study Notes
- Elvis Presley was a rock and roll legend, musician, and actor.
- He was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, and named after his father, Vernon Elvis Presley.
- Elvis was supposed to be a twin, but his twin brother died.
- His family was poor and exposed him to gospel music through church.
- At age 11, Elvis received his first guitar.
- He won his first talent show at Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee.
- In 1954, Elvis released his first single, "That's Alright".
- Elvis's hip movements gained him popularity.
- He had a hit song called "Heartbreak Hotel".
- Elvis signed a deal with Paramount Pictures and became successful in television and film.
- His first film, "Love Me Tender," was a box-office success in 1956, and dealt with the Civil War and a payroll train robbery.
- Elvis received a draft notice and served in the military in Germany.
- While in Germany, he met Priscilla, who would later become his wife.
- Elvis appeared in films like "Girls! Girls! Girls!", "Blue Hawaii," and "Viva Las Vegas".
- His number-one hits included "Don't Be Cruel," "Good Luck Charm," and "Suspicious Minds".
- Elvis won three Grammy Awards.
- He was known as the "King of Rock and Roll".
- Elvis died on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42, due to heart failure.
- Fans visit his home in Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee.
- Elvis Presley is remembered as a major figure in rock and roll.
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Explore the life of Elvis Presley, from his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his rise as a rock and roll icon. Learn about his early exposure to gospel music, his first guitar, and his breakthrough single, "That's Alright". Discover how his music, hip movements, and acting career made him a legend.
