ELVIS PRESLEY

NAME OF SINGERDESCRIPTION
ELVIS PRESLEYoften 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 SITEDESCRIPTIONCITYSTATE
BirthplaceBirthplace HomeTupeloMississippi
ChurchAssembly of God Church,TupeloMississippi
Lawhon SchoolAttended First GradeTupeloMississippi
Mississippi-Alabama fair siteParticipated in the first singing contestTupeloMississippi
High SchoolHumes Preparatory Academy Middle SchoolMemphisTennessee
HouseLauderdale CourtsMemphisTennessee
HousePresley Ranch HomeMemphisTennessee
Concert VenueOverton Levitt Shell, Site of first public concertMemphisTennessee
Studio MarkerChips Moman’s American Sound Studio siteMemphisTennessee
Family HomeGracelandMemphisTennessee
DeathplaceGracelandMemphisTennessee

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