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Presley died on August 16, 1977 of complications due to [[drug]] abuse and poor eating and health habits; he died in his home, [[Graceland]], from cardiac arrest, a day before he was scheduled to go back on tour.
Presley died on August 16, 1977 of complications due to [[drug]] abuse and poor eating and health habits; he died in his home, [[Graceland]], from cardiac arrest, a day before he was scheduled to go back on tour.
Presley was inducted into four Halls of Fame, won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award in 1971, and was nominated for fourteen Grammy awards, winning three, all for gospel songs.
Presley has been inducted into four music halls of fame, received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1971, and was nominated for fourteen [[Grammy Awards]], winning three, all for gospel music.
Presley is one of the most important popular culture icons of the twentieth century, and the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. He was one of the originators of [[rockabilly]], an uptempo fusion of country music and rhythm and blues.
Presley is one of the most important popular culture icons of the twentieth century, and the best-selling solo artist in the history of popular music. He was one of the originators of [[rockabilly]], an uptempo fusion of country music and rhythm and blues.
===Music===
===Music===
A multiple [[Grammy]] award winner, in his first dozen years Elvis Presley had 100 hits on the Billboard charts and was the most famous entertainer in the world. Presley's first released single was "That's All Right" under the Sun label. It was after Colonel Parker transferred Presley to RCA that he would record his first number-one hit, "Heartbreak Hotel". His early music was mainly rock, such as his hit singles "Hound Dog", "Don't Be Cruel", and "All Shook Up". He also recorded gospel songs, such as "Peace in the Valley", which Presley said was one of his mother's favorite songs. During his Hollywood career, the main music Presley produced were movie soundtracks. After his career in film, Presley recorded a slew of new material at various studios. Included in these sessions were several gospel albums including ''His Hand in Mine''. He later had a studio built in his home that was called the Jungle Room.
A multiple [[Grammy]] award winner, in his first dozen years Elvis Presley had 100 hits on the Billboard charts and was the most famous entertainer in the world. Presley's first released single was "That's All Right" under the Sun label. It was after Colonel Parker transferred Presley to RCA that he would record his first number-one hit, "Heartbreak Hotel". His early music was mainly rock, such as his hit singles "Hound Dog", "Don't Be Cruel", and "All Shook Up". He also recorded gospel songs, such as "Peace in the Valley", which Presley said was one of his mother's favorite songs. During his Hollywood career, the main music Presley produced were movie soundtracks. After his career in film, Presley recorded a slew of new material at various studios. Included in these sessions were several gospel albums including ''His Hand in Mine'' (1960). He later had a studio built in his home that was called the Jungle Room.
Presley makes more money than any deceased artist on re-releases of his records and compilations such as ''Elvis 30 #1 Hits'''. Special compilations of certain areas of his musical works, such as ''Elvis Ultimate Gospel'' have sold reasonably well. He has also had some of his more popular songs remixed in publications such as ''Viva Elvis''.
Presley makes more money than any deceased artist on re-releases of his records and compilations such as ''Elvis 30 #1 Hits'''. Special compilations of certain areas of his musical works, such as ''Elvis Ultimate Gospel'' have sold reasonably well. He has also had some of his more popular songs remixed in publications such as ''Viva Elvis''.
===Religion===
===Religion===
Presley came from a Christian background; he had a superficially religious family and they attended First Assembly of God Church in East Tupelo, Mississippi, and then First Assembly of God in Memphis after the family moved. He was accompanied by several different gospel singers during his career including The Jordanaires, The Stamps, and the Imperials. He recorded several gospel albums including ''You'll Never Walk Alone''. After concerts, Presley would often perform gospel music all night with some of his band members and friends. It is unknown whether Presley was a devout Christian.<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/people/pp/Elvis_Presley.html Elvis religion]</ref>
Presley came from a Christian background; he had a superficially religious family and they attended First Assembly of God Church in East Tupelo, Mississippi, and then First Assembly of God in Memphis after the family moved. During his career, he was accompanied by several different gospel groups including The Jordanaires, The Stamps, and The Imperials. He recorded several gospel albums beginning with ''His Hand in Mine''. After concerts, Presley would often perform gospel music all night with some of his band members and friends. It is unknown whether Presley was a devout Christian.<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/people/pp/Elvis_Presley.html Elvis religion]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cbn.com/blogs/scottross/121207elvis.aspx]</ref>
===Death===
===Death===
Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 in his home in Memphis on August 16, 1977. The cause of death was believed to be cardiac arrest related to an overuse and overdose of prescription drugs, combined with poor eating habits.
Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 in his home in Memphis on August 16, 1977. The cause of death was believed to be cardiac arrest related to an overuse and overdose of prescription drugs, combined with poor eating habits.
He was scheduled to fly to Portland, [[Maine]] that night, do a show the next day, and finish his tour. During the early morning of the 16th, Presley was taking care of last minute details. He went to his suite at 7 AM and died of heart failure. Within hours, the news was being announced on the radio, and grief struck the nation. Callers would even ask jockeys to tell their stories about Presley. <ref>[http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/biography/the_death_of_elvis_presley_august_16_1977.shtml Elvis death]</ref>
He was scheduled to fly to Portland, [[Maine]] that night, do a show the next day, and finish his tour. During the early morning of the 16th, Presley was taking care of last minute details. He went to his suite at 7 AM and died of heart failure. Within hours, the news was being announced on the radio, and grief struck the nation. Callers would even ask jockeys to tell their stories about Presley. <ref>[http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/biography/the_death_of_elvis_presley_august_16_1977.shtml Elvis death]</ref>
[[File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg|thumb|right|110px|A young Presley]]
[[File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg|thumb|right|110px|A young Presley]]
Presley has had a great effect on music; this includes a satellite radio station dedicated to playing his songs, his home is a historic landmark which attracts many visitors from across the world, and many entertainers make a living impersonating him. Presley also makes the most money of any deceased performer.
Presley has had a great effect on music; this includes a satellite radio station dedicated to playing his songs, his home is a historic landmark which attracts many visitors from across the world, and many entertainers make a living impersonating him. Presley also makes the most money of any deceased performer.
===Elvis Presley Enterprises===
===Elvis Presley Enterprises===
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==Grammys==
==Awards and honors==
===Grammys===
Presley was nominated for fourteen Grammys and won three.<ref>[http://www4.sul.com.br/epkingd/awards.htm Elvis' Grammys]</ref>
Presley was nominated for fourteen Grammys and won three.<ref>[http://www4.sul.com.br/epkingd/awards.htm Elvis' Grammys]</ref>
===Won===
===Won===
*''How Great Thou Art'' (Best Sacred Performance, 1967)
*1967: Best Sacred Performance for "How Great Thou Art"
*1972: Best Inspirational Performance for ''He Touched Me''
*1974: Best Inspirational Performance for "How Great Thou Art" (from ''Elvis: As Recorded Live on Stage in Memphis'')
===Nominated===
===Nominated===
*''A Fool Such As I'' (Record of the Year, 1959)
*1959: Record of the Year for "A Fool Such As I"
*''A Big Hunk O'Love'' (Best Performance by a "Top 40" artist, 1959)
*1959: Best Performance by a "Top 40" artist for "A Big Hunk O'Love"
*1959: Best Rhythm and Blues Performance for "A Big Hunk O'Love"
*''Are You Lonesome Tonight?'' (Record of the Year, 1960)
*1960: Record of the Year for "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
*1960: Best Male Vocal Performance for "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
*1960: Best Performance by a Pop Singles Artist for "Are You Lonesome Tonight?"
*''G.I. Blues'' (Best Soundtrack Album, 1960)
*1960: Best Soundtrack Album for ''G.I. Blues''
*''G.I. Blues'' (Best Male Vocal Performance, 1960)
*1960: Best Male Vocal Performance for "G.I. Blues"
*''Blue Hawaii'' (Best Soundtrack Anthem, 1967)
*1967: Best Soundtrack Anthem for ''Blue Hawaii'' (, )
*''You'll Never Walk Alone'' (Best Sacred Performance, 1968)
*1968: Best Sacred Performance for "You'll Never Walk Alone" (from ''How Great Thou Art'')
*''Softly As I Leave You'' (Best Country Vocal Performance, 1978)
*1978: Best Country Vocal Performance for "Softly As I Leave You"
===Hall of fame inductions===
Presley has been inducted into different music halls of fame:
*1986: The [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]
*1998: The Country Music Hall of Fame
*2001: The [[Gospel Music Hall of Fame]]
*2007: The Hit Parade Hall of Fame
== References ==
== References ==
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