Elvis Presley Elvis was born in a 2-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, January 8, 1935. Elvis had a twin but he was stillborn and grew up as an only child. 1948 Elvis moved to Memphis Tennessee. They lived in public housing. Elvis got several jobs to help support his family. He graduated form Humes high school June 3rd 1953. Elvis frequently went to gospels, and from that he absorbed R&B into his music. 1954 Elvis began his career …showed first 75 words of 608 total…

…showed last 75 words of 608 total…Record Label in Memphis. Elvis' first single was "My Happiness." 1955 his contract was sold to RCA Victor Records. By 1956 he was an December 1957 Elvis received a draft notice. Elvis was drafted March 1958 and was treated as a normal soldier and even had his haircut with the normal military cut. After his 6-month training, then he was stationed in Germany, October 1958. November 20th 1960 Elvis was promoted to sergeant. March 1960 Elvis was discharged and finally went home.