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Also Known As Elvis the Pelvis • King of Rock and Roll • Elvis Aron Presley • Elvis Aaron Presley
Born January 8, 1935 • Tupelo • Mississippi
Died August 16, 1977 (aged 42) • Memphis • Tennessee
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1986) • Grammy Award (1974) • Grammy Award (1972) • Grammy Award (1967)
Notable Family Members spouse Priscilla Presley

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