Musician Dictionary

Elvis Presley

American singer and actor (1935–1977) · “The King of Rock and Roll”

DescriptionAmerican singer and actor (1935–1977)
Source: Wikidata
Born1935-01-08
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceTupelo Tupelo
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1977-08-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathMemphis Memphis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano voice guitar bass guitar
Source: Wikidata
Voice typebaritone
Source: Wikidata
Genrespop rock pop music gospel music rhythm and blues rockabilly country music country rock rock music rock and roll blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsSun Records RCA Victor
Source: Wikidata
Member ofElvis, Scotty & Bill The Blue Moon Boys The Blue Moon Boys Million Dollar Quartet The Million Dollar Quartet The Blue Moon Boys (2) Elvis And Band
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsGospel Music Hall of Fame Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Presidential Medal of Freedom star on Hollywood Walk of Fame honorary citizen of Budapest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

"Elvis Presley" 'King' Elvis Aaron P. Aaron Presley Al Priceley Alvis Presley Bresley E Presley E. Preslay E. Presley E. Presli E. Presly E. Pressly E. プレスリー E.A. Presley E.Presley EAP ELVIS EPresley El Elivs Presley Elv1s Elvis Elvis "The King" Presley Elvis A. Presley Elvis Aaron Presley Elvis Aron Presley Elvis Bresley Elvis P. Elvis Plesly Elvis Pr sley Elvis Presely Elvis Presl Elvis Preslay Elvis Presley Elvis Presley '56 Elvis Presley E La Sua Chitarra Elvis Presly Elvis Presrey Elvis Pressley

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Identifiers

mbid: 01809552-4f87-45b0-afff-2c6f0730a3be · wikidata: Q303 · isni: 0000000121241960, 0000000368638871 · ipi: 00056021705, 00056021803, 00058226279 · discogs: 27518 · apple_music: 197443 · spotify: 43ZHCT0cAZBISjO8DG9PnE

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