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Early Life
Grows up in a close knit family, in Tupelo, Mississippi. During this time, his family is constantly moving. -
Elvis Presley is Born
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Presley's First Performance
Elvis Presley, now 10, performs the song, "Old Shep". He wins the performance he was in, and receives a $5 ticket to the fair. -
His First Guitar
Elvis Presley's parents can not afford the bike that he wants, so they get him a guitar instead, for it is in more of their price range. -
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Harships
Elvis and his family move to a poor neighborhood north of Memphis, and he is stuck working multiple jobs to help keep his family afloat. -
Elvis Plays his First Song on the Guitar
He played the song, "Leaf of a Tree" for his middle school, on his new guitar. His first ever guitar performance. -
Elvis Drops his First Albums
Elvis Presley releases albums of him singing covers, of songs. -
Elvis Graduates from High School