Elvis Presley, who has been known as the ‘King of Rock and Roll’, first broke out on the music scene in 1954. One of his first biggest hits was ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ which was released on RCA Records in 1956. He went on to record a multitude of hit songs, both originals and covers, that made him the best-selling solo artist in history, including ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and ‘Love Me Tender’.
In addition to his highly successful singing career, Elvis went on to act in numerous films that often coincided with music he released. Some of the most well known include ‘Jailhouse Rock, ‘Blue Hawaii’ and ‘Girls! Girls! Girls!’. Elvis died of a heart attack in 1977.
Although he was romantically linked to multiple women throughout his lifetime, Elvis only married once to Priscilla Presley (neé Priscilla Beaulieu) in 1967. They had one daughter, Lisa Marie, in 1968, before divorcing in 1973. Lisa Marie was a mother of four. Daughter Riley is an actress. Son Benjamin passed away in July 2020. Her youngest two are school-aged.
Here, Elvis Presley poses for a portrait. He wore a button-up shirt for the photo op.
Click through the gallery to see Elvis Presley and family from his early days until his death.
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