NAME OF SINGER | DESCRIPTION |
ELVIS PRESLEY | often known simply as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, led him to both great success and initial controversy. |
Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of 20th century.
NAME OF SITE | DESCRIPTION | CITY | STATE |
Birthplace | Birthplace Home | Tupelo | Mississippi |
Church | Assembly of God Church, | Tupelo | Mississippi |
Lawhon School | Attended First Grade | Tupelo | Mississippi |
Mississippi-Alabama fair site | Participated in the first singing contest | Tupelo | Mississippi |
High School | Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School | Memphis | Tennessee |
House | Lauderdale Courts | Memphis | Tennessee |
House | Presley Ranch Home | Memphis | Tennessee |
Concert Venue | Overton Levitt Shell, Site of first public concert | Memphis | Tennessee |
Studio Marker | Chips Moman’s American Sound Studio site | Memphis | Tennessee |
Family Home | Graceland | Memphis | Tennessee |
Deathplace | Graceland | Memphis | Tennessee |
Birthplace
Boyhood sites: Church, School
Tupelo Sites: Hardware store, where his mother bought the first guitar
Mayhorn Grocery Store: Elvis used to go, sit outside and listen to music
County Fair Site: Site of Elvis’ first singing competition
House in Memphis:
High School in Memphis: Humes High School
Another House in Memphis
Graceland: His mansion in Memphis
Elvis Museum near Graceland
He died in Graceland on Aug 16, 1977.
He was initially buried at Forest Hill Cemetery but reburied at Graceland