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Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor.

Category
Musicians
Nationality
United States
Born
1935-01-08
Died
1977-08-16
Wikidata
Q303
Occupations movie actorsingercomposeractorsoldierofficerphilanthropistadvocatemusician
Aliases Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor.

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His early music blended country music with rhythm and blues, and he was an important figure in the development of rock music.

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He began recording with Sun Records in 1954 and released the single "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956.

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