Mention 'The King' and most people will know you are referring to Elvis Presley, the undisputed 'King of Rock and Roll'. Second only to the Beatles in total Number 1 records (17), the rock genre's first real star exploded into the national consciousness in 1956, thanks to appearances on "The Milton Berle Show" (NBC), "The Steve Allen Show" (NBC) and especially "The Ed Sullivan Show" (CBS). His ten consecutive Number 1 hits beginning with that year's "Heartbreak Hotel" was a record not even the Lads from Liverpool could top, as were his 107 Top 40 hits, 38 of which reached the Top 10. He
Won second prize at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show for his rendition of Red Foley's "Old Shep" (collected $5.00 and free admission to all rides at fair)
1946
Received guitar for 11th birthday
1948
Moved to Memphis, Tennessee at age 13; father was reportedly on the run from authorities after running a moonshine operation
1953
Immediately after high school graduation worked at Parker Machinists Shop in Memphis
