American singer, the king of rock ' n ' roll January 8, 1935 in the American state of Mississippi, in the town of Tupelo a boy was born who was destined to become a legend of modern music. Actually, in the family of Vernon Presley and his wife Gladys were born twins, but one of them died. Survivor was named Elvis. The Presley family was never rich, but in 1938, when Vernon was charged with forgery of checks and sentenced to two years in prison, the situation became critical. However, the mother of Elvis cared about the education of his son, not only in terms of religion, but also instilled in him a respect for elders and courtesy in all situations of life.
In eleven years, Elvis, and many of the boys wanted to have a bike. But money for his family was not, and the boy's birthday was given a guitar. This gift was a milestone - more Elvis music never parted. In the autumn of 1948 because of the inability to find work in his native state of Vernon Presley moved his family to Memphis Tennessee. Here Elvis began consciously and seriously interested in music. At that time the largest distribution in the United States had traditional pop music, country, and began to gain the power of the Blues and its many currents. Directions Blues music Elvis was interested in so much that he became a frequent visitor to the Negro quarters, the Biel-street, where his eyes saw the game of prominent bluesmen and was even personally with some sign. Under the influence of these meetings and range Negro shops Elvis Presley has its bright and eye-catching style.
Элвис Пресли родился 8 января 1935 года в Тьюпело, в штате Миссисипи, в семье Вернона и Глэдис Пресли. Близнец Элвиса — Джесс Гарон умер во время родов. Семья Пресли была довольно бедная, и ее положение усугубилось, когда отец будущего певца попал в тюрьму по обвинению в подделке чеков в 1938 году, и был освобождён лишь через два года.
Элвис с детства рос в окружении музыки и религии: непременным было посещение церкви и участие в церковном хоре. Мать Пресли особенно следила за манерами сына, привив ему на всю жизнь исключительную вежливость и почтение к старшим. На своё одиннадцатилетие Элвис получил в подарок гитару, — взамен велосипеда, который семья не могла себе позволить. Вероятно, на такой выбор повлиял первый музыкальный успех Элвиса — за несколько месяцев до того он получил приз на ярмарке за исполнение народной песни «Old Shep».
В сентябре 1948 года семья Пресли была вынуждена переехать в Мемфис, где было больше возможностей для отца Пресли найти работу. Именно в Мемфисе Элвис Пресли начал более осознанно интересоваться современной музыкой, он слушал по радио кантри, традиционную эстраду, а также передачи с афро-американской музыкой (блюз, буги-вуги, ритм-н-блюз).
January 8, 1935 in the American state of Mississippi, in the town of Tupelo a boy was born who was destined to become a legend of modern music. Actually, in the family of Vernon Presley and his wife Gladys were born twins, but one of them died. Survivor was named Elvis. The Presley family was never rich, but in 1938, when Vernon was charged with forgery of checks and sentenced to two years in prison, the situation became critical. However, the mother of Elvis cared about the education of his son, not only in terms of religion, but also instilled in him a respect for elders and courtesy in all situations of life.
In eleven years, Elvis, and many of the boys wanted to have a bike. But money for his family was not, and the boy's birthday was given a guitar. This gift was a milestone - more Elvis music never parted. In the autumn of 1948 because of the inability to find work in his native state of Vernon Presley moved his family to Memphis Tennessee. Here Elvis began consciously and seriously interested in music. At that time the largest distribution in the United States had traditional pop music, country, and began to gain the power of the Blues and its many currents. Directions Blues music Elvis was interested in so much that he became a frequent visitor to the Negro quarters, the Biel-street, where his eyes saw the game of prominent bluesmen and was even personally with some sign. Under the influence of these meetings and range Negro shops Elvis Presley has its bright and eye-catching style.
Элвис с детства рос в окружении музыки и религии: непременным было посещение церкви и участие в церковном хоре. Мать Пресли особенно следила за манерами сына, привив ему на всю жизнь исключительную вежливость и почтение к старшим. На своё одиннадцатилетие Элвис получил в подарок гитару, — взамен велосипеда, который семья не могла себе позволить. Вероятно, на такой выбор повлиял первый музыкальный успех Элвиса — за несколько месяцев до того он получил приз на ярмарке за исполнение народной песни «Old Shep».
В сентябре 1948 года семья Пресли была вынуждена переехать в Мемфис, где было больше возможностей для отца Пресли найти работу. Именно в Мемфисе Элвис Пресли начал более осознанно интересоваться современной музыкой, он слушал по радио кантри, традиционную эстраду, а также передачи с афро-американской музыкой (блюз, буги-вуги, ритм-н-блюз).