January's birthday musician is...
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Five Fast Facts About Elvis Presley
1) Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and was an only child. His family didn't have much money when he was growing and his father sometimes got in trouble.
2) Elvis never took guitar or singing lessons - he just had natural talent and worked hard listening to others and practicing on his own! He also danced when he sang, making concerts more fun to watch.
3) He recorded his first song in August 1953 at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. It was a song called "My Happiness" and it was a gift for his mom. Later he returned to Sun Studios with a small band and recorded his hit "That's All Right".
4) Presley starred in over 30 movies, most of them featuring him singing and dancing, including Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii, and Viva Las Vegas. He also served in the army from 1958 to 1960.
5) Elvis got married to Priscilla in 1967 and they had one daughter, Lisa Marie. Presley died in 1977 when he was only 42 years old.
1) Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and was an only child. His family didn't have much money when he was growing and his father sometimes got in trouble.
2) Elvis never took guitar or singing lessons - he just had natural talent and worked hard listening to others and practicing on his own! He also danced when he sang, making concerts more fun to watch.
3) He recorded his first song in August 1953 at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. It was a song called "My Happiness" and it was a gift for his mom. Later he returned to Sun Studios with a small band and recorded his hit "That's All Right".
4) Presley starred in over 30 movies, most of them featuring him singing and dancing, including Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii, and Viva Las Vegas. He also served in the army from 1958 to 1960.
5) Elvis got married to Priscilla in 1967 and they had one daughter, Lisa Marie. Presley died in 1977 when he was only 42 years old.
This video is a great example of Elvis Presley's showmanship. He sings and dances, putting on quite an entertaining show! |
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