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Elvis Presley performs on stage in 1973. -
Elvis Presley seen here at a news conference in 1972. -
Elvis Presley is shown performing in Providence, R.I. on May 23, 1977, three months before his death. -
Elvis Presley and actress Ann-Margret are shown in a publicity photo for the 1964 film, "Viva Las Vegas." -
This is a photo from the 1957 film "Jailhouse Rock" in which Elvis Presley plays a convict who becomes a rock star. -
Elvis Presley is shown at the International Hotel where he made his first public stage appearance in 9 years in Las Vegas, Nev., in this Aug. 1969 file photo. -
Singer Elvis Presley, pictured Feb. 9, 1959. -
Jan. 1, 1955 - Los Angeles, California, U.S. - The undisputed King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, performed with a natural sexuality that made him a teen idol and a role model for generations of cool rebels. Presley performs during a concert. -
June 1, 1956 - Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. - Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins swapped autographs on the night of June 1, 1956, as their paths crossed at the Overton Park Shell. Some 5,000 teenagers turned out that night for two hours of rock and roll by various artists including Perkins. Elvis made a surprise appearance at the show. -
Nov. 30, 1956 - Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. - Clutching an Elvis Presley ''Love Me Tender'' wrist watch, Sue Manker was all aflutter when the rock and roll king bussed her November 30, 1956 at Crump Stadium. The singer was tardy and missed the opportunity to crown her as queen of half-time activities at the E.H. Crump Memorial Football Game for the Blind. -
Elvis Presley was born Jan. 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Miss. His death on Aug. 16, 1977, did little to dissuade his legions of fans. -
In this 1957 photo provided by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc and used by permission, Elvis Presley greets fans at the gates of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. -
Elvis Presley is shown in this undated file photo. -
In this undated file photo, Elvis Presley, left, appears in a scene from the movie, "Kid Galahad." -
Tours of the "King's" estate include Elvis Presley's mansion, private jets, Meditation Garden, customized automobile collection, and much more. -
Elvis Presley performs. -
Flowers and other items left by Elvis Presley fans decorate his grave at Graceland, Presley's Memphis, Tenn. home, on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012.
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