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| − | '''[[Elvis Aaron Presley]]''' (January 8, 1935- August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American musicians of all time. He revolutionized the rock n' roll scene, and though he did not invent the genre, he made it what it was. Many musicians such as [[Bob Seger]] say Presley was an influence on their careers. | + | '''[[Elvis Aaron Presley]]''' (January 8, 1935- August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American musicians of all time. He revolutionized the rock n' roll scene, and though he did not invent the genre, he made it what it was. Many musicians such as [[Bob Seger]], [[The Beatles]], and Robert Plant of [[Led Zeppelin]] say Presley was an influence on their careers. |
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| | In Memphis, Heartbreak Hotel, named after Presley's hit single, is a popular place for guests to stay. | | In Memphis, Heartbreak Hotel, named after Presley's hit single, is a popular place for guests to stay. |
| | ===Elvis is Alive conspiracies=== | | ===Elvis is Alive conspiracies=== |
| − | Immediately after his death, people have speculated that Presley faked his death. ''National Enquirer'' published an article claiming the photo of Presley in his casket was actually taken of a double of his body. A claim to justify this belief is that Presley faked his death being tired of fame. There have also been claims of people seeing Presley, but these were most likely Elvis impersonators. While these claims are pure speculation and do not have validity, they are prominent in American popular culture. | + | Immediately after his death, people have speculated that Presley faked his death. ''National Enquirer'' published an article claiming the photo of Presley in his casket was actually taken of a double of his body. A claim to justify this belief is that Presley faked his death being tired of fame. There have also been claims of people seeing Presley, but these were most likely Elvis impersonators. While these claims are pure speculation and do not have validity, they are prominent in American popular culture. Although there is very little probability of Presley still being alive, it would not be an impossibility; Presley would be age 77 as of January 2012. |
| | {{Elvis Presley}} | | {{Elvis Presley}} |
| | [[Category:Musicians]] | | [[Category:Musicians]] |
| | [[Category:Elvis Presley]] | | [[Category:Elvis Presley]] |