Many of us dream in life that everyone remembers something great. This is a noble goal that only a few have achieved or will ever achieve. Elvis Presley was one of the few people in our American history to achieve this status. Known as “the King of Rock and Roll,” his accomplishments have influenced our country like none before. This article will explain the life of Elvis Presley, his death and his profound influence after his life. On January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the “King of Rock and Roll” was born. His name was Elvis Presley. He was the son of Vernon Presley, a truck driver, and his mother was Gladys, a sewing machine operator. He had a twin brother named Jesse, but he was still born, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child. His father was barely there and he was imprisoned for three years for forgery. However, as a child, he was surrounded by gospel music from the Pentecostal church, where his love for music took root in his heart. In fifth grade, his teacher Oletta Grimes asked Elvis to participate in the talent competition held at the Children's Day in Mississippi – Alabama Fair and Dairy Show. At ten years old, he put on his cowboy hat and put on a cowboy costume to sing in the talent show, but he needed a chair to reach the microphone. He sang his personal rendition of Red Foley’s “Old Shep”; this earned him a second prize and a free ticket to all of the park's many rides. His next birthday, he received his first guitar from the Tupelo hardware store and took lessons from his father's brother. In 1948, his family picked up their lives and moved to Memphis, Tennessee. It was there that he was exposed to the rhythmic sound of the blues, as well as jazz on Beale Street, where he grew up...... middle of paper ...... 'Embarrassing' case of constipation column - FoxNews.com." FoxNews.com - Latest News | Latest News | Current News. Web. May 6, 2011. .Rohter, Larry and Tom Zito. "WashingtonPost.com: Rock Idol Elvis Presley dies at 42." The Washington Post: National, World and DC Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post May 6, 2011. "Top 10 People Who Are Reportedly Alive After Death." Listverse Web ed. Chicago: World Book, 1994. Print. Zeinert, Karen Celebrate New York States: Marshall Cavendish., 1998..