Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was a musician and actor from the United States. He is considered as one of the twentieth century's most prominent cultural icons, having been dubbed the "King of Rock & Roll." His energizing interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, along with a particularly powerful blend of influences across color lines during a transitional moment in racial relations, led to both immense success and early controversy.

Elvis Presley, known as the "King of Rock 'n Roll," is the best-selling music artist of all time. To date, Elvis Presley is believed to have sold 1.5 billion recordings. The majority of them came after his death in 1977. Elvis's music was not the only thing that set him apart; he also changed the way artists behaved onstage and were viewed offstage. Elvis Presley is not just a musical superstar, but also a cultural phenomenon that is still loved by millions of people throughout the world.

Detailed information:
Active years: 1954 – 1977
Main genre: Rock ‘n Roll
Best-selling album: Elvis’ Christmas Album (1957)
Best-selling single: It’s Now or Never (1960)