“Elvis Presley’s death deprives our country of a part of itself. He was unique, irreplaceable. More than twenty years ago, he burst upon the scene with an impact that was unprecedented and will probably never be equaled. His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. His following was immense. And he was a symbol to people the world over of the vitality, rebelliousness and good humor of this country.” President Jimmy Carter,1977 His official statement following Elvis' death. Elvis Aaron Presley was born on Thursday, January 8, 1935 at 4:35 AM to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Elvis had an identical twin brother, Jessie Garon, who was stillborn. Elvis won his first singing contest at the age of 10. He sang "Ole Shep" at the youth talent contest at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show in Tupelo. For his second prize win he received $5.00 and free admission to the fair rides. Elvis received his first guitar in 1946 from his mother. It cost $12.95. Elvis won the student talent show at Humes High School singing "Keep Them Cold Icy Finger Off Of Me". He graduated from Humes High School on June 3, 1953. Vote for this Elvis site: "Elvis", "Elvis Presley" and "Graceland"................. are Registered Trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises,Inc. © 1996 E.P.E., Inc. This site, its contents, design, and graphic sets are the property of the webmistress. Please do not steal my work............ ©2001, 2002 The Runaway Bride. A special Thank you to Stevea@westthames.ac.uk for the use of some of these pictures. Free JavaScripts provided by The JavaScript Source