Elvis Presley: Elvis Presley "The King Of Rock"

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 - August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis but also called "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" or simply "The King," was the most successful early rock and roll performer. As a result of his fame as a singer, he also had a lucrative acting career and continued to draw large crowds as a stage performer until his untimely death at 42 years old.