Elvis Presley

American singer, born 8 January 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, died 16 August 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA (aged 42). He is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including rock 'n' roll, pop, country and gospel, he is one of the best-selling music artists in the history of recorded music.