From the time Elvis Presley entered the music industry in 1955, he was different from everyone else. Teenagers flocked to his charismatic performances and soon The King toppled the Billboard charts. He made a lasting impression on not only the music industry, but pop culture as a whole. Here, we're taking a look back at the singer's groundbreaking 20-year music career, as well as his tumultuous personal life.
1935: A Young Elvis
Elvis Aron Presley was born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Gladys and Vernon Presley. He had an identical twin brother named Jesse Garon Presley, who was stillborn.
1940: Growing Up
Presley was born into a religious working class family. As a child, he moved frequently and was very close with his parents.
1946: A Major Influence
Presley's family attended the Assembly of God Church, which is where he was introduced to Gospel music. At 11 years old, he received his first guitar for his birthday and began making music. Later in life, the singer won three of his Grammys for Gospel tracks.
