Elvis Presley.
Elvis Presley zoomed into big-time entertainment practically overnight.
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis began singing for friends and folk
gatherings when he was barely five years old. All his training has been
self-instruction and hard work. At an early age, with not enough money to
buy a guitar. he practiced for his future stardom by strumming on a
broomstick. He soon graduated to a $2.98 instrument and began picking out
tunes and singing on street comers.
After earning some money by working at part-time jobs. Elvis walked into a
small recording company studio and asked to make a record, at his own
expense. In a few months his first record was released and became an
overnight sensation. Following his graduation from high school, Elvis
began an extended round of personal appearances arid then signed his
contract ssith RCA Victor. The rest is history. Elvis is the most original
protagonist of popular songs on the scene today. His style stands out
vividly on records and in personal appearances and accounts for the
universal popularity he has gained.
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