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BornElvis Aaron Presley
January 8, 1935
Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedAugust 16, 1977 (aged 42)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting place
Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
EducationL.C. Humes High School
OccupationSinger, actor
Home townMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Spouse(s)Priscilla Ann Presley (m. 1967;div. 1973)
ChildrenLisa Marie Presley
RelativesRiley Keough (granddaughter)
Benjamin Keough (grandson)
Michael Lockwood (son-in-law)
Musical career


InstrumentsVocals, guitar, piano
Years active1953–1977
LabelsSun, RCA Victor
Associated actsThe Blue Moon Boys, The Jordanaires, The Imperials

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